Donnerstag, 16. Juni 2011

Other Common Phrases


We are often asked how to say "I love you" in Japanese. This would be "Anata o ai shite imasu" BUT be advised that the Japanese typically don't use the word for love (愛 - あい - ai) when talking about their feelings for someone else (not even a boyfriend, girlfriend, spouse, child, parent, etc.). They would typically say "Anata no koto ga suki desu" or "Anata ga daisuki desu". "Suki" means "like" and "daisuki" means "favorite". This may seem strange but this is just what they say for "I love you".
漢字 - Kanjiひらがな - HiraganaRomaji
(English Letters)
English Meaning
誕生日おめでとうございますたんじょうびおめでとうございますtanjoubi omedetou gozaimasuHappy Birthday!
明けましておめでとうございますあけましておめでとうございますakemashite omedetou gozaimasuHappy New Year!
おめでとうございますおめでとうございますomedetou gozaimasuCongratulations!
お休みなさいおやすみなさいoyasuminasaiGood night.
(used when someone is going to bed)
御免なさいごめんなさいgomennasaiI'm sorry.
すみませんすみませんsumimasenExcuse me.
トイレは何処ですかトイレはどこですかtoire wa doko desu kaWhere is the bathroom?
お腹が空いていますおなかがすいていますonaka ga suite imasuI am hungry.
("My stomach is empty.")

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