N5 · Lesson 1~5 min
Basic Japanese greetings
Start with the most common greetings used daily in Japan. After this you'll be able to confidently greet new people.
5 essential words
| Kana | Romaji | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| こんにちは | konnichiwa | Hello / Good afternoon |
| ありがとう | arigatou | Thank you |
| すみません | sumimasen | Sorry / Excuse me |
| はじめまして | hajimemashite | Nice to meet you |
| さようなら | sayounara | Goodbye |
Example sentence
こんにちは、はじめまして。
Konnichiwa, hajimemashite.
Hello, nice to meet you.
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