Japanese Greetings, Pronunciation, and Transcription Rules

Flashcards testing knowledge of Japanese greetings, introductory expressions, double consonant transcription rules, and long vowel pronunciation.

あいさつ (Aisatsu)

Japanese term for 'Greetings'.

おはよう (Ohayoo)

Casual Japanese morning greeting meaning 'Good morning'.

おはよう ございます (Ohayoo gozaimasu)

Polite Japanese morning greeting meaning 'Good morning'.

こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

Japanese daytime greeting meaning 'Hello' or 'Good afternoon'.

こんばんは (Konbanwa)

Japanese evening greeting meaning 'Good evening'.

さようなら (Sayoonara)

Japanese expression for 'Goodbye'.

おやすみなさい (Oyasumi nasai)

Japanese expression meaning 'Good night'.

ありがとう (Arigatoo)

Casual Japanese phrase meaning 'Thank you'.

ありがとうございます (Arigatoo gozaimasu)

Polite Japanese phrase meaning 'Thank you very much'.

すみません (Sumimasen)

Japanese expression meaning 'Excuse me' or 'I'm sorry'.

いいえ (lie)

Japanese word meaning 'No' or 'You're welcome'.

いってきます (Itte kimasu)

Japanese phrase said when leaving home, meaning 'I'm leaving'.

いってらっしゃい (Itterasshai)

Japanese phrase said to someone who is leaving home.

ただいま (Tadaima)

Japanese phrase said when returning home, meaning 'I'm home'.

おかえりなさい (Okaeri nasai)

Japanese phrase said to welcome someone returning home.

いただきます (Itadakimasu)

Japanese greeting said before eating a meal.

ごちそうさまでした (Gochisoosama deshita)

Japanese expression said after finishing a meal.

はじめまして (Hajimemashite)

Japanese greeting meaning 'Nice to meet you' or 'How do you do', used when meeting someone for the first time.

よろしく おねがいします (Yoroshiku onegai shimasu)

Japanese phrase used during self-introductions to express good intentions and ask for mutual goodwill.

Small っ (つ)

A small hiragana letter used in Japanese transcription when doubling consonants such as tt and pp.

かった (katta)

Japanese word meaning 'won', featuring a double consonant (tt) transcribed with a small っ.

かた (kata)

Japanese word meaning 'shoulder', which contrasts with かった (katta) due to the absence of a double consonant.

さっか (sakka)

Japanese word meaning 'writer', featuring a double consonant (kk) transcribed with a small っ.

はっぱ (happa)

Japanese word meaning 'leaf', featuring a double consonant (pp) transcribed with a small っ.

ざっし (zasshi)

Japanese word meaning 'magazine', featuring a double consonant (ss) transcribed with a small っ.

Double Consonant n's

Double consonant n sounds (as in sannen) transcribed in Japanese using ん followed by a hiragana starting with an n sound (な, に, ぬ, ね, の).

さんねん (sannen)

Japanese word meaning 'three years', demonstrating the transcription of double consonant n's using ん.

あんない (annai)

Japanese word meaning 'guide', demonstrating the transcription of double consonant n's using ん.

Long Vowels (Japanese)

Vowel sounds pronounced about twice as long as a single vowel when the same vowel is placed right after another, which can alter the meaning of a word.

Japanese Time Clock Chart (じかん)

A visual reference showing Japanese hour expressions from 1 o'clock (ichiji) through 12 o'clock (juuniji) and half past one (ichiji han).

Ichiji (いちじ)

The Japanese time expression meaning 1 o'clock.

Yoji (よじ)

The Japanese time expression meaning 4 o'clock.

Shichiji (しちじ)

The Japanese time expression meaning 7 o'clock.

Kuji (くじ)

The Japanese time expression meaning 9 o'clock.

Ichiji han (いちじはん)

The Japanese time expression meaning 1:30 or half past one.

Marugoto

A Japanese word meaning 'whole' or 'everything', serving as the title for the Japan Foundation Japanese Language and Culture coursebook series.

Katsudoo

The volume of the Marugoto coursebook focused on communicative language activities to build practical daily communication ability.

Rikai

The volume of the Marugoto coursebook focused on language competences and systematic knowledge of Japanese language structure.

A1 Level

The Starter level in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education, covering basic user capabilities for familiar everyday expressions.

Can-do Check

A self-evaluation exercise performed at the end of each lesson to review learning achievements and record self-reflection comments.

Portfolio

A learning management tool used in Marugoto to keep records of language progress, tests, written work, and cultural experiences.

Hajimemashite (はじめまして)

A introductory Japanese greeting meaning 'Nice to meet you', used when meeting someone for the first time.

Irasshaimase (いらっしゃいませ)

A traditional Japanese greeting used by staff to welcome customers into shops or restaurants.

Otsukaresama deshita (おつかれさまでした)

A Japanese expression used to acknowledge someone's work or effort, typically said at the end of a lesson or workday.