Pronounciation Tip: When words end with a "U," it is typically "soft" or silent.
| HAI | Yes. Does not always mean yes or agreement. In fact, most of the time it means I've heard you or I am being attentive to what you are saying. |
| ARIGATO | Thank You |
| OHAIYO | Good Morning |
| KONNICHIWA | Good Day (use after 10 a.m.) |
| KOMBANWA | Good Evening |
| KUDASAI | Please Give Me |
| IKURA DESU KA? | How much is it? What is the price? |
| SAYONARA | Goodbye |
| SUMIMASEN | Excuse me (use when interrupting or when you would appear to be inconveniencing someone) |
| GOMEN NASAI | I'm sorry |
| ONEGAI SHIMASU | Please do me a favor, as in please help me; please do so; please serve me; etc., with the verb usually being understood. |
| CHOTTO MATTE | Just a minute; wait a moment |
| HAYAKU | Quickly; faster |
| CHIGAI MASU | It is wrong |
| SOH DESU | That's right; that is so |
| SOH DESU-KA? | Is that right? |
| WAKARI MASEN | I can't understand |
