Introduction
These are some of the first phrases every Japanese learner should know. You'll hear them every day in conversations with native speakers.
Understanding Daily Conversation Phrases
Most everyday conversations use polite forms. Learning these expressions will help you communicate naturally in Japan.
20 Essential Daily Conversation Phrases
1. おはよう
Meaning
Good morning
Pronunciation
Romaji: Ohayō
When to Use
Morning greeting.
Example
おはよう
Ohayō
Good morning
2. こんにちは
Meaning
Hello
Pronunciation
Romaji: Konnichiwa
When to Use
Daytime greeting.
Example
こんにちは
Konnichiwa
Hello
