Time-Based Greetings
• おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu) – Good morning
• こんにちは (Konnichiwa) – Good afternoon
• こんばんは (Konbanwa) – Good evening
Practice Time!
Let’s practice saying these greetings!
- When you arrive at school: おはようございます
- Meeting someone at lunch: こんにちは
- At dinner time: こんばんは
👋 Practice with a partner!
Showing Appreciation
• ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu) – Thank you
• どういたしまして (Douitashimashite) – You’re welcome
• お願いします (Onegaishimasu) – Please
Saying Goodbye
Casual:
• じゃあね (Jaa ne)
• バイバイ (Bai bai)
• またね (Mata ne)
Formal:
• さようなら (Sayounara)
• 失礼します (Shitsurei shimasu)
• お疲れ様でした (Otsukaresama deshita)
Showing Understanding
• はい (Hai) – Yes
• わかりました (Wakarimashita) – I understand
• なるほど (Naruhodo) – I see/I get it
Useful Small Talk Phrases
• お元気ですか?(Ogenki desu ka?) – How are you?
• 元気です (Genki desu) – I’m fine
• はじめまして (Hajimemashite) – Nice to meet you
• よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegaishimasu) – Please treat me well
• お疲れ様です (Otsukaresama desu) – Good work
Let’s Practice Together!
Role-play these situations:
- Meeting a new friend
- Thanking someone for help
- Saying goodbye after school
- Greeting someone in the morning
Work with a partner and practice these phrases!


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