「こんにちは」「おはよう」「すみません」といった基本的な日本語の挨拶をマスターしましょう。丁寧なフレーズ、使い方のヒント、文化的な背景も学べるので、初心者にも最適です！
✨ Why Learn Japanese Greetings?
Japanese greetings are essential for daily interactions and help build good relationships. By mastering these simple phrases, you can make a great impression!
🗝️ Basic Greetings in Japanese
Meeting someone for the first time
- English: Nice to meet you.
- Roman Letters: Hajimemashite.
- Japanese: はじめまして。
Morning greetings
- English: Good morning.
- Roman Letters: Ohayou (gozaimasu).
- Japanese: おはよう(ございます)。
Afternoon Greetings
- English: Hello.
- Roman Letters: Kon’nichiwa.
- Japanese: こんにちは。
Evening Greetings
- English: Good evening.
- Roman Letters: Konbanwa.
- Japanese: こんばんは。
Showing appreciation for future kindness
- English: Thank you in advance.
- Roman Letters: Yoroshiku (onegai shimasu).
- Japanese: よろしく(お願いします)。
Apologizing
- English: I’m sorry.
- Roman Letters: Gomen’nasai.
- Japanese: ごめんなさい。
Apologizing politely / Getting someone’s attention
- English: Excuse me / I’m sorry.
- Roman Letters: Sumimasen.
- Japanese: すみません。
Reassuring someone
- English: It’s OK.
- Roman Letters: Daijoubu desu.
- Japanese: 大丈夫です。
Expressing gratitude
- English: Thank you very much.
- Roman Letters: Arigatou (gozaimasu).
- Japanese: ありがとう(ございます)。
Saying goodbye (casual)
- English: See you.
- Roman Letters: Dewa, mata / Jā, mata.
- Japanese: では、また / じゃあ、また。
Saying goodbye (formal)
- English: Pardon me for leaving.
- Roman Letters: Shitsurei shimasu.
- Japanese: 失礼します。
Want to learn more? Check our guide on talking about hobbies in Japanese.
🎯 How to Use “Sumimasen” Effectively
The word “Sumimasen” is incredibly versatile! Here’s how you can use it in different situations:
Apologizing
- English: “Sorry.”
- Example: Dropped something on someone’s foot? “Sumimasen!”
Expressing gratitude
- English: “I’m sorry to have bothered you. Thank you.”
- Example: A friend helps you carry something? “Sumimasen!”
Calling someone
- English: “Excuse me.”
- Example: Need help at a store? “Sumimasen!”
Making a request
- English: “Excuse me, but please…”
- Example: When you want to ask for something: “Sumimasen ga onegaishimasu.”
✅ Use these greetings daily – practice makes perfect!
✅ Try saying them with a smile 😊
✅ Pair them with gestures (like a slight bow) for a more authentic touch!
Mastering these greetings will make your Japanese conversations feel natural and friendly. Keep practicing, and soon, speaking Japanese will feel effortless 🚀
✨ Want to learn more vocabulary like this?
👉 Check our full beginner’s course on Smart Japanese Learning !
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日本語教師の方は、このレッスンを生徒と共有したり、授業で活用したりしていただけます。
Japanese language teachers can share this lesson with their students or use it in their classes.
