Japan Trip- Essential Phrases

Hello

こんにちは

Konnichiwa

Hello

Used as a polite greeting during the day.

Good morning

おはようございます

Ohayō gozaimasu

Good morning

A polite greeting used until late morning.

Good Evening

Konbanwa

Good night

おやすみなさい

Oyasuminasai

Good night

Used when someone is going to bed.

Thank you (polite)

ありがとうございます

Arigatō gozaimasu

Thank you very much

The most common polite way to say thank you.

Thank you (casual)

ありがとう

Arigatō

Thank you

Used with family and close friends.

You're welcome

どういたしまして

Dōitashimashite

You're welcome

A polite response to "thank you."

Please

お願いします

Onegaishimasu

Please

Used when requesting something politely.

Excuse me / I'm sorry

すみません

Sumimasen

Excuse me

Also used to apologize or to get someone's attention.

I'm sorry

ごめんなさい

Gomen nasai

I'm sorry

A sincere apology.