First, think about why you want to learn Japanese. Learning a new language can be a big time commitment, so consider how much time you can spend learning Japanese.
No matter what type of course you follow, always keep in mind that you should take advantage of any chance you get to practice the language, however the occasion arises.
Speaking (and understanding what is said to you) may be hard at first, but it will get easier with every word.
No matter what type of course you follow, always keep in mind that you should take advantage of any chance you get to practice the language, however the occasion arises.
Speaking (and understanding what is said to you) may be hard at first, but it will get easier with every word.
- Good morning: Ohayo gozaimasu
- Good evening: Konbanwa
- Hello? Konichiwa?
- Good-bye: Sayonara
- Express gratitude for meal (before eating): Itadakimasu
- Express gratitude for meal (after eating): Gochisoosama
- Thank you: Arigatoo-gozaimasu
- Excuse me: Sumimasen
- How much is this?: Kore-wa ikura desu-ka?
- Are you alright?: Dai jyou bu?
- Nice to meet you..: Hajime mashite.
- Long time no see?Hisha si bu ri?
- Yes..Hai..
- No...iie
- I am tired! Tuka re ta
- It's difficult. Mu zu ka shi de su
- Although it can be difficult to learn, pronouncing Japanese is not difficult, as many of its sounds are similar to English.
- Survival Japanese also has a page of pronunciation tips.
- Remember that Japanese is very different from English:
- Pronouns are often not used
- People are addressed with honorific titles, such as san or sensei.
