Some Basic Japanese Greeting

Below are some examples of basic Japanese
greetings and phrases using hiragana when I first
learned Japanese...
1. おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu)
Meaning : Good morning
2. こんにちは (konnichiwa)
Meaning : Hello, Good afternoon
3. こんばんは (konbanwa)
Meaning : Good evening
4. さようなら (sayounara)
Meaning : Good bye (This is only used if you are
leaving for a long time, like going overseas)
5. ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu)
Meaning : Thank you
6. どういたしまして (dou itashimashite)
Meaning : You are welcome, Don't mention it, Not at
all
7. すみません (sumimasen)
Meaning : I am sorry, Excuse me
8. ごめんなさい (gomen nasai)
Meaning : I am sorry
9. おやすみなさい (o yasumi nasai)
Meaning : Good night
10. おめでとうございます (omedetou gozaimasu)
Meaning : Congratulations
11. おげんきですか (o genki desu ka)
Meaning : How are you?
12. はい、おかげさまでげんきです (hai,
okagesamade genki desu)
Meaning : Yes, due to your kind thought, I am very
good
13. おなまえは (o namae wa)
Meaning : What is your name?
14. ジョンともうします (Jon to moushimasu)
Meaning : My name is John
15. いただきます (itadakimasu)
Meaning : You say this to express your gratitude
before meals
16. ごちそうさまでした (gochisou sama deshita)
Meaning : You say this to express your gratitude
after meals
17. おきをつけて (o ki wo tsukete)
Meaning : Please be careful
18. おだいじに (o daiji ni)
Meaning : Take care of your body (say this to friend
who is sick)
19. またあした (mata ashita)
Meaning : See you tomorrow
20. ではまた (dewa mata)
Meaning : See you