Useful Expressions
Transcript: はい
English Word or Phrase: yes
standard textbook expression for yes
Transcript: ええ
English Word or Phrase: yes
another polite way of saying yes, usually used by a woman
Transcript: うん
English Word or Phrase: yes
informal
Transcript: いいえ
English Word or Phrase: no
standard expression
Transcript: お願いします
English Word or Phrase: please
Transcript: ありがとうございます
English Word or Phrase: Thank you.
formal
Transcript: すみません
English Word or Phrase: Thank you.
literally means "Excuse me.
Transcript: ありがとう
English Word or Phrase: Thank you.
informal
Transcript: どうもすみません
English Word or Phrase: Excuse me.
used when interrupting or as a "thank you
Transcript: ごめんなさい
English Word or Phrase: I'm sorry.
used to apologize for a mistake, such as bumping into someone or being late
Transcript: 失礼しました
English Word or Phrase: I'm sorry.
used as another way of apologizing for bumping into someone or being late
Transcript: 日本語話せません
English Word or Phrase: I don't speak Japanese.
Transcript: 英語話せますか？
English Word or Phrase: Do you speak English?
Transcript: 分りません
English Word or Phrase: I don't understand.