Basic Japanese Classroom & Greeting Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering essential Japanese classroom commands, questions, and everyday greetings.

Ohayou gozaimasu

Good morning.

Hajimemashou

Let’s start.

Owarimashou

We’re finished / That’s all for today.

Yasumimashou

Let’s take a break.

Wakarimasuka

Do you understand?

Hai, wakarimasu

Yes, I understand.

Iie, wakarimasen

No, I don’t understand.

Mou ichidou onegaishimasu

Once again, please.

Chigaimasu

That’s wrong / Not correct.

Shiken

Test; exam.

Shukudai

Homework; assignment.

Renshuu

Practice.

Shitsumon

Question.

Kotae

Answer.

Rei

Example.

Tatoeba

For example.

Konnichiwa

Good afternoon.

Konbanwa

Good evening.

Oyasuminasai

Good night.

Sayonara

Goodbye.

Sumimasen

Excuse me / I’m sorry.

Onegaishimasu

Please (polite request).

Mata kondo aimashou

See you next time.