Start Simple. That's good advice when learning most things. With languages, it can easily get overwhelming when trying to piece together pronunciation, grammar, different writing systems. The best way to start learning Japanese is to learn a few simple words and get talking. You can build up to more complicated phrases and words later, but learn these simple but useful words and you will be able to recognise and speak a few basic words.
Lets start with a few greetings. 'Hello' is just 'Konnichi-wa'. It is actually used mainly during the day time, in the morning you wouldn't use it, you would say 'Ohayo Gozaimasu' and in the evening 'Komban wa'. After that you may want to ask 'How are You' and this can be said as 'O Genki Desu Ka'. The answer, if you are fine, is 'Genki Desu'.
Thank-you comes in a couple of variations from casual to formal. The easiest and simplest and casual way of saying 'Thank-You' is 'Domo'. The next level of politeness is 'Domo Arigato Gozaimasu', or 'Domo Arigato'. The most polite way of saying Thank-You is 'Domo Arigato Gozaimasu'. If someone says 'Thank-You' to you, 'You're Welcome' can be said with 'Do Itashimashite'.
'Yes' and 'No' are simple words in Japanese. 'Yes' is 'Hai'. 'Hai' is used not only for agreeing with the speaker but also for indicating that you understand what the other person has said. Sometimes when a Japanese person says 'Yes', in a conversation, they mean that they understand what you have said, but it does not automatically mean that they agree. This is a point to be careful of, as it can cause some confusion. 'No' in Japanese is also a simple word and is 'Iie'.
'Sumimasen' is a very common word that is used frequently. It can mean 'Excuse Me' and also it can be used to say 'Sorry'. Another way to say 'Sorry' is 'Gomen Nasai' which has a stronger meaning.
Start with the basics and build from there. If you can learn just the words in this article, you will be able to communicate already. Japanese is known to be a difficult language, but if your aim is to just get started, you will find these words can be used in many situations and will be a good start for your journey to learn Japanese. - 30216
Lets start with a few greetings. 'Hello' is just 'Konnichi-wa'. It is actually used mainly during the day time, in the morning you wouldn't use it, you would say 'Ohayo Gozaimasu' and in the evening 'Komban wa'. After that you may want to ask 'How are You' and this can be said as 'O Genki Desu Ka'. The answer, if you are fine, is 'Genki Desu'.
Thank-you comes in a couple of variations from casual to formal. The easiest and simplest and casual way of saying 'Thank-You' is 'Domo'. The next level of politeness is 'Domo Arigato Gozaimasu', or 'Domo Arigato'. The most polite way of saying Thank-You is 'Domo Arigato Gozaimasu'. If someone says 'Thank-You' to you, 'You're Welcome' can be said with 'Do Itashimashite'.
'Yes' and 'No' are simple words in Japanese. 'Yes' is 'Hai'. 'Hai' is used not only for agreeing with the speaker but also for indicating that you understand what the other person has said. Sometimes when a Japanese person says 'Yes', in a conversation, they mean that they understand what you have said, but it does not automatically mean that they agree. This is a point to be careful of, as it can cause some confusion. 'No' in Japanese is also a simple word and is 'Iie'.
'Sumimasen' is a very common word that is used frequently. It can mean 'Excuse Me' and also it can be used to say 'Sorry'. Another way to say 'Sorry' is 'Gomen Nasai' which has a stronger meaning.
Start with the basics and build from there. If you can learn just the words in this article, you will be able to communicate already. Japanese is known to be a difficult language, but if your aim is to just get started, you will find these words can be used in many situations and will be a good start for your journey to learn Japanese. - 30216
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