Language Lab
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Japanese
ζ₯ζ¬θͺ Β· 125 million speakers
Level
Absolute Beginner
Hiragana alphabet (46 chars), katakana alphabet, basic phrases. Japan is a top-5 global economy.
Voice:
γγγ«γ‘γ―Konnichiwa
Hello (daytime)Β·greeting
Real scenario
Meeting a Japanese tech partner at a Tokyo conference.
γγγγ¨γγγγγΎγArigatou gozaimasu
Thank you (formal)Β·phrase
Real scenario
After receiving anything β a card, a gift, an introduction β always bow slightly.
γγΏγΎγγSumimasen
Excuse me / SorryΒ·phrase
Real scenario
Getting attention at a restaurant, apologising for being late β the most versatile social lubricant.
γγγγ§γγIkura desu ka?
How much is it?Β·question
Real scenario
Any purchase in Japan β cashless is growing but this phrase still works everywhere.
γγγγΎγγWakarimasen
I don't understandΒ·phrase
Real scenario
When a colleague speaks too fast β never bluff in Japanese business culture, honesty is respected.