Japanese Conversation: Practice Basic Japanese Conversation Skills

Question 1

When meeting someone for the first time in Japan, which phrase is the most appropriate way to formally introduce yourself?

Accepted Answer

Hajimemashite.

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Sumimasen.

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Ohayo gozaimasu.

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Konbanwa.

Question 2

In Japanese, which phrase is used to greet someone during the daytime?

Accepted Answer

Ohayo gozaimasu

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Konban wa

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Sayonara

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Sumimasen

Question 3

Which phrase is considered the most polite when asking for directions in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen, eki wa doko desu ka?

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Eki wa doko desu ka?

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Sumimasen, eki ni ikitai desu

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Eki ni ikitai desu

Question 4

What is the most common way to express gratitude in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Arigato

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Sumimasen

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Dozo

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Iie

Question 5

When meeting someone for the first time in Japan, what is the customary way to greet them?

Accepted Answer

Bow

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Shake hands

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Hug

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Wave

Question 6

When responding affirmatively in Japanese, which word is commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Hai

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Iie

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Dozo

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Sumimasen

Question 7

What is the correct Japanese phrase for expressing "Nice to meet you"?

Accepted Answer

Hajimemashite

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Konnichiwa

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Sayonara

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Ogenki desu ka

Question 8

When meeting someone for the first time in Japan, which greeting is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Konnichiwa

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Arigato

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Sayonara

Question 9

Which phrase is the correct way to introduce yourself in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Hajimemashite, John to moushimasu

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Konbanwa, watashi wa John desu

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Ohayo gozaimasu, John desu

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Konnichiwa, John desu

Question 10

When greeting someone in Japanese for the first time, what is the most common phrase used?

Accepted Answer

Konnichiwa

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Arigatou

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Sayonara

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Sumimasen

Question 11

Which phrase would you use to ask for directions to the train station in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen, eki wa doko desu ka?

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Konnichiwa, eki wa doko desu ka?

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Arigatou, eki wa doko desu ka?

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Watashi wa eki ni ikitai desu.

Question 12

How would you respond to someone greeting you with 'Ohayo gozaimasu', which means 'Good morning'?

Accepted Answer

Ohayo gozaimasu

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Sayonara

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Arigatou

Question 13

What is the Japanese word for 'excuse me' or 'sorry'?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen

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Arigatou

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Sayonara

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Konnichiwa

Question 14

How would you ask someone their name in Japanese, using polite language?

Accepted Answer

Anata no o-namae wa nan desu ka?

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Watashi no namae wa nan desu ka?

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Sumimasen, nan desu ka?

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Konnichiwa, nan desu ka?

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct way to say 'goodbye' in Japanese, when parting ways for the day?

Accepted Answer

Sayonara

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Sumimasen

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Arigatou

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Konnichiwa

Question 16

How would you express 'I am from the United Kingdom' in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Watashi wa Igirisu kara kimashita.

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Konnichiwa, Igirisu kara kimashita.

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Watashi no Igirisu kara kimashita.

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct way to ask for the time in Japanese, using polite language?

Accepted Answer

Ima nanji desu ka?

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Konnichiwa, nanji desu ka?

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Watashi wa nanji desu ka?

Question 18

How would you respond to someone asking you 'O genki desu ka?', which means 'How are you?'

Accepted Answer

Genki desu.

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Sumimasen.

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Konnichiwa.

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Arigatou.

Question 19

When meeting someone for the first time, which Japanese greeting is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Hajimemashite

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Konbanwa

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Ohayo gozaimasu

Question 20

To ask for directions in Japanese, which question is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen, [Destination] wa doko desu ka?

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Doko desu ka, [Destination]?

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[Destination] wa doko desu ka?

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Sumimasen, doko desu ka?

Question 21

Which Japanese phrase is the most appropriate way to express gratitude?

Accepted Answer

Arigato gozaimasu

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Konnichiwa

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Domo arigato

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Sumimasen

Question 22

In Japanese, which phrase is commonly used to politely get someone's attention or apologize for interrupting?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen

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Arigato gozaimasu

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Sayonara

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Konnichiwa

Question 23

To inquire about someone's name in Japanese, which question is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Onamae wa nan desu ka?

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Anata no namae wa?

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Namae wa desu ka?

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Watashi no namae wa desu ka?

Question 24

Which Japanese greeting is typically used during the daytime?

Accepted Answer

Konnichiwa

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Ohayo gozaimasu

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Sayonara

Question 25

When someone expresses gratitude in Japanese, which response is considered appropriate and polite?

Accepted Answer

Dou itashimashite

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Sumimasen

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Konnichiwa

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Arigato gozaimasu

Question 26

To bid farewell in Japanese, which phrase is most commonly used?

Accepted Answer

Sayonara

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Konnichiwa

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Arigato gozaimasu

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Sumimasen

Question 27

To greet someone in Japanese, which phrase would you use?

Accepted Answer

Konnichi wa

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Arigato

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Sayonara

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Sumimasen

Question 28

When expressing gratitude in Japanese, what is the appropriate term?

Accepted Answer

Arigato

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Sumimasen

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Konnichi wa

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Sayonara

Question 29

To introduce yourself in Japanese, which phrase would you use to convey "my name is"?

Accepted Answer

Watashi no namae wa

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Konnichi wa

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Sumimasen

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Arigato

Question 30

If you were seeking directions to the closest train station in Japanese, which question would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen, chikatetsu no eki wa doko desu ka?

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Konnichi wa, chikatetsu no eki wa doko desu ka?

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Watashi no namae wa chikatetsu no eki wa doko desu ka?

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Arigato, chikatetsu no eki wa doko desu ka?

Question 31

In Japanese, what word signifies "left"?

Accepted Answer

Hidari

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Ushiro

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Migi

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Mae

Question 32

Which of the following options is NOT a vowel in the Japanese language?

Accepted Answer

L

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I

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U

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A

Question 33

To refer to a "house" in Japanese, which word would you use?

Accepted Answer

Ie

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Heya

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Mizu

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Kuruma

Question 34

When seeking someone's attention politely in Japanese, which phrase would be appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen

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Konnichi wa

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Sayonara

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Arigato

Question 35

In Japanese, what is the word for "car"?

Accepted Answer

Kuruma

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Mizu

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Ie

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Heya

Question 36

To bid farewell in Japanese, which phrase would you use?

Accepted Answer

Sayonara

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Arigato

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Sumimasen

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Konnichi wa

Question 37

What is the standard Japanese greeting used during the day?

Accepted Answer

Konnichiwa

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Sayonara

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Arigato gozaimasu

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Ohayo gozaimasu

Question 38

What is the most appropriate Japanese phrase to use when seeking someone's attention politely?

Accepted Answer

Sumimasen

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Dozo

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Arigato

Question 39

How would you ask for directions to the train station in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

Eki wa doko desu ka?

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Toiletto wa doko desu ka?

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Konbini wa doko desu ka?

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Densha wa doko desu ka?

Question 40

What is the standard Japanese word used to express gratitude?

Accepted Answer

Arigato

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Konnichiwa

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Dozo

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Sumimasen

Question 41

Which Japanese phrase is used to affirmatively respond to a question?

Accepted Answer

Hai

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Iie

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Arigato

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Dozo

Question 42

Which Japanese phrase would you use to express that you are lost?

Accepted Answer

Michi ni mayotte imasu

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Eki wa doko desu ka?

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Toiletto wa doko desu ka?

Question 43

When meeting a new Japanese friend for the first time, what is the polite way to greet them?

Accepted Answer

こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

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こんばんは (Konbanwa)

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さようなら (Sayounara)

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おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu)

Question 44

To introduce yourself to someone in Japanese, which phrase is the most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

はじめまして (Hajimemashite)

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よろしくお願いします (Yoroshiku onegai shimasu)

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どうも (Doumo)

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お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka)

Question 45

If you are lost and need directions, how would you ask someone for help in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

すみません、道を教えてください (Sumimasen, michi o oshiete kudasai)

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ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai)

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ありがとう (Arigatou)

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お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka)

Question 46

What is the most polite way to say 'thank you' in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu)

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どうも (Doumo)

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すみません (Sumimasen)

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ありがとう (Arigatou)

Question 47

When leaving a store, how do you say 'goodbye' in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

さようなら (Sayounara)

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お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka)

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こんばんは (Konbanwa)

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こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

Question 48

What does the phrase 'お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka)' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

How are you?

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Thank you

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Good morning

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Excuse me

Question 49

Which phrase is used to ask someone their name in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

お名前は？ (O-namae wa?)

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こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

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さようなら (Sayounara)

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どうも (Doumo)

Question 50

Which phrase is a more casual way to express gratitude in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

ありがとう (Arigatou)

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どうも (Doumo)

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すみません (Sumimasen)

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ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu)

Question 51

If you want to ask for directions to the nearest train station, which phrase would you use?

Accepted Answer

駅はどこですか (Eki wa doko desu ka)

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お元気ですか (Ogenki desu ka)

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すみません、道を教えてください (Sumimasen, michi o oshiete kudasai)

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さようなら (Sayounara)

Question 52

When entering a restaurant, how do you say 'excuse me' in Japanese?

Accepted Answer

すみません (Sumimasen)

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ありがとう (Arigatou)

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どうぞ (Douzo)

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ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai)