| A | B |
|---|
| Hajimemashite | Nice to meet you (first time) |
| Yoroshiku | Thank you in advance for your cooperation |
| Ohio Gozaimasu | Good morning |
| Konnichi wa | Good afternoon |
| Konban wa | Good evening |
| Dozo | Please (go ahead) |
| Onegai shimasu | Please (when asking to do something for me) |
| Domo | Thank you (less formal) |
| Domo Arigato Gozaimasu | Thank you (most formal) |
| Arigato Gozaimasu | Thank you (more formal) |
| Kino wa arigato gozaimashita | Thank you for what you did yesterday |
| Kono aida wa domo | Thank you for what you did the last time we met (more than one day ago) |
| Sumimasen | Excuse me or I'm sorry |
| Oyasuminasai | Good night |
| Sayonara | Good-bye |
| Ja mata | See you later (said when parting from relatives or friends) |
| Shitsurei shimashita | I've been rude, I'm sorry. |
| Moshiwake arimasen deshita | I'm really sorry (for a relatively bad thing I did) |
| Osaki ni | I'm leaving before you or going in front of you |
| Do itashimashite | You're welcome |
| O-genki desu ka? | How are you? |
| Genki desu | I'm fine |
| O-daijini | Take care of yourself (in case of a cold or illness) |
| Chotto matte kudasai | Wait a moment please |
| Dozo osakini | Please go ahead |
| Oishi | It is delicious |
| Oishikatta | It was delicious |
| Kanpai | Cheers! |
| Itadakimasu | Bon appetit |
| Gochisosama deshita | Thank you for the delicious meal (said when departing a restaurant) |
| Onaka ga ippai desu | I'm full (can't eat any more) |
