If you are trying to learn Japanese, sometimes time and money is not enough. However, it doesn't mean that you cannot learn Japanese nor communicate with it. It only takes a few hundred basic Japanese words and you will be able to communicate in some common situations.
So what is "Survival Japanese"? "Survival Japanese" is the Japanese you need and can learn to get around Japan or to speak with your Japanese friends and other strangers. These are phrases and words that you can use anywhere: while checking into a hotel, using the telephone, getting, and settling in Japan (especially if you are traveling or planning to live there for a while). Learning them will not only help you get around easier, but also more conveniently.
Greetings
Hello: Konnichi wa
Good Morning: Ohayou gozaimasu
Good afternoon: Konnichi wa
Good Evening: Konbanwa
Good night: Oyasuminasai
How are you? ： O genki desu ka?
Casual goodbye : Ja matta / Matta ne / Ja ne
Formal goodbye (won't see again for a long time) : Sayonara
Basic Questions
I understand: Wakarimasu
I don't understand: Wakarimasen
Can you speak English?: Anata wa Eigo ga dekimasuka?
Can you speak Japanese?: Anatawa nihongo ga dekimasuka?
Yes: Hai
No: Iie
Thanks: Arigatou
Where is [something] : [Something] wa doko desu ka? Where is the bathroom? : Toilet wa doko desu ka?
Where is a restaurant? : Resturan wa doko desu ka?
Basic Transportation Words
Train : Densha
Train station : Eki
Airplane : Hikoki
Airport : Kuko (sounds like koo koh)
Shopping Phrases
How much does it cost? : Ikura desu ka?
How much does THIS cost : Kore ikura desu ka?
How much does THAT cost : Sore ikura desu ka?
Hopefully this list will help to at least get you started on your basic journey with the Japanese language. It's not as difficult as you think and it can actually be a lot of fun. If you have some problems, or have some questions on what to say or how to pronounce a word, or even read Japanese writing, don't be afraid to ask. As a matter of fact, a Japanese person will be happy to help you and might bend over backwards to do so if you're polite and friendly enough. Remember, the only way to improve is to practice, practice, and practice. - 30216
So what is "Survival Japanese"? "Survival Japanese" is the Japanese you need and can learn to get around Japan or to speak with your Japanese friends and other strangers. These are phrases and words that you can use anywhere: while checking into a hotel, using the telephone, getting, and settling in Japan (especially if you are traveling or planning to live there for a while). Learning them will not only help you get around easier, but also more conveniently.
Greetings
Hello: Konnichi wa
Good Morning: Ohayou gozaimasu
Good afternoon: Konnichi wa
Good Evening: Konbanwa
Good night: Oyasuminasai
How are you? ： O genki desu ka?
Casual goodbye : Ja matta / Matta ne / Ja ne
Formal goodbye (won't see again for a long time) : Sayonara
Basic Questions
I understand: Wakarimasu
I don't understand: Wakarimasen
Can you speak English?: Anata wa Eigo ga dekimasuka?
Can you speak Japanese?: Anatawa nihongo ga dekimasuka?
Yes: Hai
No: Iie
Thanks: Arigatou
Where is [something] : [Something] wa doko desu ka? Where is the bathroom? : Toilet wa doko desu ka?
Where is a restaurant? : Resturan wa doko desu ka?
Basic Transportation Words
Train : Densha
Train station : Eki
Airplane : Hikoki
Airport : Kuko (sounds like koo koh)
Shopping Phrases
How much does it cost? : Ikura desu ka?
How much does THIS cost : Kore ikura desu ka?
How much does THAT cost : Sore ikura desu ka?
Hopefully this list will help to at least get you started on your basic journey with the Japanese language. It's not as difficult as you think and it can actually be a lot of fun. If you have some problems, or have some questions on what to say or how to pronounce a word, or even read Japanese writing, don't be afraid to ask. As a matter of fact, a Japanese person will be happy to help you and might bend over backwards to do so if you're polite and friendly enough. Remember, the only way to improve is to practice, practice, and practice. - 30216
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