Japan, the Land of the
Rising Sun, is the third largest economy and the most technologically advanced
country. It has made stupendous contribution in every field from automobiles to
robotics. Doraemon, Pokemon, Nintendo Gameboy, PSP, Anime, Manga, etc. are all
Japan’s creations.
Japan has a rich history
and culture. It is a mix of ancient and modern. It has sure embraced modernity
but has also preserved its old customs and culture.
Here is the list of 5
Japanese Phrases and words you can use in daily life.
1.
KONNICHIWA
‘Konnichiwa’ means ‘Hello’ or ‘Good Day’.
2. ARIGATO
GOZAIMASU
‘Thank You’. It is a polite manner of saying
Thank You. Or you can simply say, ‘Arigato’.
3. LIE
No, ‘Lie’ doesn’t mean to lie (as in
English). Lie in Japanese means to say ‘No’. It is pronounced as Lee-ay (‘ay’
like in ‘lay’)
4. GOMEN’NASAI
You can say
‘Gomen’nasai’, If you want to apologize. It means ‘I am Sorry’.
5. SUMIMASEN
‘Sumimasen’ means ‘Excuse Me’.
It’s
time to show off your skills! :D
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