Fast And Easy Basic Japanese Words

When most people think of learning a language, they think of the years and years of hard work they will need to put in.
Most people consider the amount of time it will take them to learn, decide it’s impossible and give up.
This is a pity since learning a new language doesn’t take as long as most people expect.
In fact, with 10 minutes a day and the right word list, anyone can have a certain level of fluency within a matter of months.

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How To Learn Japanese In No Time

Of course any language has thousands of words, but only a small portion of those are in use in everyday life.
It’s not the number of common words that you know, it’s which words you know.

Most of the communication during your time in Tokyo will be on basic subjects – shopping, Tokyo Restaurants and asking for directions on the street.

You can learn the Language in a matter of days, and start talking with the locals. That way you can get into some adventures off the beaten Tokyo tourism path.

The key is choosing the right basic Japanese word list to learn.

Below is a word list of some of the most common Japanese words.

This list is by no means complete, but should help you get around during your time in Tokyo.
I believe studying some numbers will help you communicate anytime money is involved.

The Quickest Way I Know To Learn Basic Japanese:
A Japanese Word List

Me, I – watashi

Yes – hai

No- iie

What – nani

Name – namae

Nice to meet you – Hajimemashite

excuse me/sorry – sumimasen

thank you – Arigatou gozaimasu

sorry – gomen nasai

good morning – ohayougozaimasu

good afternoon – konnichi wa

good evening – konnban wa

How are you? – ogenki desu ka

I’m fine – genki desu

taxi – takushii

hotel – hoteru

train – densha

station – eki

where is – wa doko

ticket – kippu

money – okane

bank – ginkou

How much? – ikura

foreigner – gaijin

Japan – nihon

More Basic Japanese Words You Should Know

noon – ohiru

morning – asa

evening – yoru

meal – gohan

expensive – takai

cheap – yasui

subway – chikatetsu

close – chikai

far – toi

warm – atatakai

cold – samui

Monday – getsuyoubi

Tuesday – kayoubi

Wednesday – suiyoubi

Thursday – mokuyoubi

Friday – kinyoubi

Saturday – doyoubi

Sunday – bnichiyoubi

weekend – shuumatsu

Where is train station – Eki wa doko desu ka

How much is this – kore wa ikura desu ka

I want to go to – ni ikitai desu

I would like (to buy) this please – kore onegaishimasu

Where is the bathroom – otearai wa doko desu ka

Can I get – kudasai

Please speak more slowly – motto yukkuri hanashite kudasai

Can you please repeat it – mou ichido itte kudasai

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