Japanese Basic Phrases For Travelers / Arigatougozaimasu

Hi, this is Yuyujin.

Today I will introduce you Japanese basic phrases for travelers.
They are useful at shopping and in the bus tour.
When you use these easy phrase in your trip, you can communicate unknown Japanese peoples.

Let’s get started.

Japanese basic phrases

Yes
Hai
はい

No
Iie
いいえ

Thank you/Thanks
Arigatou
ありがとう

“Arigatougozaimasu (ありがとうございます）” is polite form.

“Arigatou” is the word to show thanks and gratitude.
The origin of the word was shown in Heian (へいあん) period ( about 1200 years ago).
The original meaning is to exist or being rarely.
So the opposite word of ” Arigatou” is ” It is natural. ” ” It is matter of course. ”
When you have service or kindness that is not natural, please tell them your feelings of gratitude with “Arigatou”.

You are welcome./ My pleasure.
Douitashimashite
どういたしまして

“Douitashimashite” is a pair phrase of “Arigatou”.
It is like  ” Thank you.” and “You are welcome.” in English.

I am sorry.
Gomennasai
ごめんなさい

It is OK./ I am fine.
Daijyoubu
だいじょうぶ

” Gomennasai” and “Daijyoubu” is not a pair phrase.
But it is convenient to remember here.

Good Bye/Bye
Sayounara
さようなら

See you tomorrow.
Mataashita
またあした

OK, that’s it.
Thank you so much.
Have a good trip!