How do you say simple conversation in Japanese?
Greetings, Replies, and More! Basic Phrases for Smooth Conversation
- Ohayou-gozaimasu (おはようございます): Good morning.
- Kon’nichiwa (こんにちは): Hello (during daytime only)
- Konbanwa (こんばんは): Good evening/hello (during evening/night)
- Arigatou gozaimasu (ありがとうございます): Thank you.
- Hai (はい): Yes.
- Iie (いいえ): No.
- Sumimasen (すみません): Excuse me.
How do you start a casual conversation in Japanese?
8 Must-Know Japanese Greetings
- #1 Konnichiwa (こんにちは) – Hello.
- #2 Ohayou gozaimasu (おはようございます) – Good morning.
- #3 Konbanwa (こんばんは) – Good evening.
- #4 Moshi moshi (もしもし) – Hello (but only if you’re on the phone or something like Skype)
- #5 Ogenki desu ka? (お元気ですか) – How are you?
How do you greet in Japanese text?
8 Japanese Greeting Phrases
- Ohayou gozaimasu. (kanji: お早うございます, hiragana: おはようございます)
- Hajimemashite. (kanji: 始めまして, hiragana: はじめまして)
- Konnichi wa. (hiragana: こんにちは, kanji: 今日は)
- Konban wa. (kanji: 今晩は, hiragana: こんばんは)
- Tadaima. (kanji: 只今; 唯今, hiragana: ただいま)
- Oyasumi nasai. (hiragana: おやすみなさい)
- Moshi-Moshi.
- Irasshaimase.
How can I practice Japanese conversation by myself?
5 Easy Ways to Practice Speaking Japanese Every Day
- Do a Language Exchange, or Two or Three.
- Find a Japanese Roommate.
- Check Out What’s Already Happening in Your Community.
- Practice with Some Study Buddies.
- Talk to Yourself. Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere.
How can I improve my Japanese fast?
5 Easy ways to improve your Japanese
- Find a good Textbook that will help you study the basics.
- Watch TV/Anime/Dramas/YouTube/Movies and Listen to Music in Japanese.
- 3 Find Yourself a Conversation Partner.
- Learn Tongue Twisters and Japanese Sound Effects.
- Come to Japan!!
What is Teineigo?
Teineigo is simply the casual speech topped with some polite icing, and is taught to all non-native beginner Japanese learners. For most sentences, it is sufficient to just add -desu/-masu (-です/-ます) (or the negative form -dekimasen/-masen -できません/-ません).