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!
1. Ohayō *gozaimasu* (morning) – Good morning
2. Konnichiwa *ございます* (hello) – Good afternoon
3. Konbanwa *ございます* (evening) – Good evening
4. Sayōnara *さようなら* (goodbye) – Goodbye
5. *Arigatō* gozaimasu (thanks) – Thank you
6. *Dōmo* (in-debt) – Thanks (informal)
7. Hai, *はい* (yes) – Yes
8. Iie, *いいえ* (no) – No
9. *Sumimasen* (excuse) – Excuse me / I’m sorry
10. *Onegaishimasu* (please) – Please (used when requesting)
11. *Omedetō* gozaimasu (congratulations) – Congratulations
12. *Itadakimasu* (receive) – Thank you for the meal (before eating)
13. *Gochisōsama* deshita (feast) – Thank you for the meal (after eating)
14. *Genki* desu (healthy) – I’m fine
15. *Ganbatte* (good-luck) – Good luck
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. *Dōyatte* 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. *Mōichido* 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?
