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How To Learn Common Japanese Words In Less Than 5 Min?

Ready to learn some Common Japanese words?
Looking for a basic Japanese word list?
Learn How To Speak Japanese easily-

There are many reasons to learn the language. By learning How to speak Japanese you open yourself up to many social interactions and adventures that are part of Tokyo Attractions.


Also, if you're thinking about teaching English in Japan you have better chances of landing a Job knowing some Basic words and phrases.

A Japanese word list will help you communicate with over 99% percent of Japan's population. Yes, this is the one and only language here.

The traditional way of learning a language is grabbing a textbook. This is probably the worst thing you can do because it's boring and you'll quit in no time. Right?
Language should be learned in context.
Communication is better than grammar, interacting is more important than perfect pronunciation.


The key to connecting in a language is to understand lots of vocabulary. What's the use of grammar if you don’t have the vocabulary to use it?


That's why you need to concentrate on learning lots of words, so you can understand what people are saying in Restaurants and shops, and the directions they give you on your way to Tokyo Attractions.

The younger generation in Tokyo can communicate in English. But it can be really useful to Learn Basic Japanese phrases like - Thank you, How much and the basic Japanese Greetings.

Japanese Words and phrases (c) jetalone at Flickr

Looking For A Basic Japanese Word List?

If your target is to learn to speak Japanese for some small talk with Tokyo people, knowing some Japanese Basic Phrases you'll get lots of admiration from the locals who appreciate the effort

  • Yes-Hai

  • No- Iie

  • Thank you -Arigato

  • Excuse me- Sumimasen

  • Please (when offering something)- Dozo

  • Please (when asking for something)- Kudasai or Onegai shimasu


Japanese Phrases


  • Good morning- Ohayou gozaimasu

  • Good afternoon- Konnichiwa

  • Good evening- Konbanwa

  • Excuse me-Sumimasen
  • How much?-Ikura

  • How many?-ikutsu

  • Right -migi

  • Left- hidari

  • Hello-Konnichi wa

  • here-koko

  • there-soko, asoko

  • When?- itsu

  • what?- nani


Learn How To Count From 1-10 In Japanese?

Japanese Numbers are easy.

Did you know that some numbers are considered to be lucky or unlucky?
3, 5, and 7 are lucky numbers, 4 and 9 are unlucky.

Get a hang of the Japanese language fast and easy


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