Common Phrases in Japanese grammar are essential for anyone wanting to learn the Japanese language. Knowing a few key phrases can help you navigate everyday situations, build relationships, and engage in conversations. These exercises will help you practice common Japanese phrases through fill in the blank exercises. Use the one-word cues in English to assist you with filling in the correct words and phrases. Remember, practice makes perfect! Good luck!
Exercise 1: Japanese Greetings and Courtesies
Ā 1. OhayÅ *gozaimasu* (morning) – Good morning
2. Konnichiwa *ćććć¾ć* (hello) – Good afternoon
3. Konbanwa *ćććć¾ć* (evening) – Good evening
4. SayÅnara *ććććŖć* (goodbye) – Goodbye
5. *ArigatÅ* gozaimasu (thanks) – Thank you
6. *DÅmo* (in-debt) – Thanks (informal)
7. Hai, *ćÆć* (yes) – Yes
8. Iie, *ććć* (no) – No
9. *Sumimasen* (excuse) – Excuse me / I’m sorry
10. *Onegaishimasu* (please) – Please (used when requesting)
11. *OmedetÅ* gozaimasu (congratulations) – Congratulations
12. *Itadakimasu* (receive) – Thank you for the meal (before eating)
13. *GochisÅsama* deshita (feast) – Thank you for the meal (after eating)
14. *Genki* desu (healthy) – I’m fine
15. *Ganbatte* (good-luck) – Good luck
Exercise 2: Common Questions and Responses
1. O-namae wa *nan* desu ka (name) – What is your name?
2. *O-genki* desu ka (well) – How are you?
3. *Doko* kara kimashita ka (where) – Where are you from?
4. *Nansai* desu ka (how-old) – How old are you?
5. *Nan* ji desu ka (what-time) – What time is it?
6. *Doko* desu ka (where) – Where is it?
7. *Ikura* desu ka (how-much) – How much does it cost?
8. *DÅyatte* ikimasu ka (how-to) – How do I get there?
9. Kore wa *nani* desu ka (what) – What is this?
10. *Eigo* o hanasemasu ka (English) – Do you speak English?
11. *Toire* wa doko desu ka (toilet) – Where is the bathroom?
12. *MÅichido* itte kudasai (again) – Can you say it again?
13. *Yukkuri* itte kudasai (slowly) – Can you say it slowly?
14. *Oishii* desu (delicious) – It’s delicious
15. *Tsugi* no densha wa nanji desu ka (next) – When is the next train?