Street phrases
This phrase can me both "Excuse me" or "I'm sorry." But it can also be used to mean "Thank you."
What is すみません?
Sumimasen
This greeting is how you would say “good morning” in Japanese. State its full phrase.
What is おはようございます。
ohayou gazaimasu
____ is an expression of excitement or enthusiasm, equivalent to saying "all right!" or "Let's Go!!" in English. Almost used by anime protagonist..
What is 行くぞ！
ikuzo
In Japan, It is common to exchange names when you first meet. What is the polite form for asking for someone's' name?
Bonus 100: Can you say "My name is ___. Nice to meet you." in Japanese?
What is おなまえはなんですか？
onamae wa nandesuka?
bonus わたしのなまえは＿＿＿＿です。
どうぞよろしくお願いします or はじめまして
In Japanese, ___ can mean several things, but it is most commonly used as the word "like."
What is すき?
suki
______ is used in many phrases though out any conversation. A simple answer to a simple question.
What is はい?
Hai
_____ is equivalent to "Please have a good rest!" or "Good Night".
What is おやすみなさい?
oyasuminasai
The phrase "I won't lose" is something to say when you know you must not lose hope.
The Japanese term is used for the title of the Sailor Moon Sailor Stars opening!
What is まけない?
makenai
In English, most of us say, "How are you?" to pretty much anyone we know. For this phrase in Japanese, it is common to ask someone we are uncommon with or to spark up a conversation.
What is おげんきですか？
ogenki desu ka?
The lyrics from the Jpop song Silhouette by KANA BOON uses this phrase meaning "We don't know anything".
Bonus 100: In what anime was it featured in?
What is なにも？
nani mo
bonus: Naruto
The phrase "どう致しまして"(dou itashimasite), is a formal way to reply to what phrase?
What is ありがとうございます
（arigatou gozaimasu)
Literally meaning “please go and come back”, the phrase is also close to a “see you later”, “have a good day”, or “take care”.
What is いってらっしゃい?
itterasshai
This short word/phrase means to "Eat it" as in to "take this!" {whatever power/move} an opponent is attacking with.
It is commonly said by anime protagonists (ex. Dragon Ball "Taste the blade of my dragon spirit" )
What is くらえ？
Kurae
Name this common phrase that is used if someone is not feeling well or seems down. Equivalent to "Are you okay?"
What is だいじょうぶですか?
daijyoubu desu ka?
This term is used when you’re leaving a room. It’s similar to saying “Sorry to have bothered you” or “Sorry that I interrupted".
What is しつれいします?
shitsureishimasu
While ください(kudasai) is a more familiar term, _______ is more polite or honorific.
What is おねがいします?
onegaishimasu
This phrase literally means "welcome back" and is the initial answer to ただいま (tadaima).
What is お帰りなさい?
Okaerinasai
This famous term is describe someone as your "friend" or "comrade" is often used by Luffy from the anime One Piece.
What is なかま？
nakama
What is あなたのたんじょうびはいつですか？
Anata no tanjōbi wa itsudesu ka
This Japanese pop song "You have worked Hard" was composed by BTS J-Hope and Suga (Sope), based on this common phrase used formally to congratulate someone after a long day's work.
What is おつかれさまでした？
otsukaresamadeshita
Ask someone if they understand English.
What is えいごがわかりますか?
eigo ga wakarimasuka
The phrase _____ means Thank you for the delicious meal! By saying that, you show your appreciation again to the person who serves, cooks, or provides the food.
What is ごちそうさまでした?
gochisousamadeshita
For a character that thinks life is such a drag, there sure are a lot of great Nara Shikamaru quotes from the Naruto series. What is the phrase Shikamaru says whenever he's in a troubling situation?
What is めんどくさい?
mendokusai
Name the following questions.
Who?
What?
Where?
When?
Why?
Bonus 100: How?
What is (answers may vary)
dare
nani
doko
itsu
doushite?/nase?
How: dou?
This simple phrase that is used to describe your state of not feeling well.
Bonus 100: Can you say "My stomach is not feeling well?"
What is the ぐあいがわるいです?
guai ga warui desu
bonus: Onaka no Guai ga Warui Desu.