What is Gozaimasen?

申し訳ございません (moushiwake gozaimasen) literally means “I have no excuses to offer for what I did.” We use it to mean “I'm sorry”. For immediate situations, use 申し訳ありません (moushiwake arimasen), such as the first thing you say when you see your boss when you are late.
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What does Dou Itashimashite means?

- Dou itashimashite. ...is the standard phrase meaning "You are welcome." However, saying "dou itashimashite" means you've accepted the thanks, and this can sound like you deserve the thanks. So some people go humble and say: - Iie, tondemo arimasen.
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What is Sumimasen Deshita?

Japanese Apology #2 – Sumimasen deshita (すみませんでした)

The adding of “deshita” turns “sumimasen” into past tense, and can be interpreted as “I'm sorry for what I did.”
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How do you say sorry in Japanese politely?

You can make it more formal by saying "gomen-nasai" ごめんなさい or more friendly with "gomen-ne" ごめんね. "Warui warui" 悪い悪い or "my bad" is also a very casual way to say sorry.
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Does Gomenasai mean sorry?

Gomen nasai (ごめんなさい, "I am very sorry") is a formal Japanese-language apology for causing offense or damage. It is more polite than the standard "sumimasen" which would be used if you bumped into someone accidentally. It can also be shortened to gomen ne (ごめんね) or gomen (ごめん).
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What is Chotto matte?

Chotto matte kudasai. / Please wait a moment.

[chotto matte kudasai] Use these Japanese words when you want someone to wait for you for a little bit. A Common Mistake: In English, the expression "one second" means you want them to wait a bit.
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Why do Japanese say oi?

Oi – オイ – This is a highly informal way in the Japanese culture to get someone's attention. A lot like the English version of, “Hey!” – But even less polite.
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How do you respond to konichiwa?

I was wondering about this myself and so I decided to find out. When someone greets you in Japanese with “Konnichiwa” it is best to respond with the same phrase “Konnichiwa”. Even though it means “Good afternoon” or “Hello” and is usually used around noon or in the afternoon, it is common to…
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Is Omae rude?

お前 (Omae) is the Japanese word for “you” that is considered very rude. You've seen it all over anime and action movies and you get it. Save it for your enemies.
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How do you respond to Oyasumi?

When your friend says “oyasumi” to you, you should also reply to your friend with “oyasumi“.
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What is warui?

悪 わる い • (warui) -i (adverbial 悪 わる く (waruku)) bad; wicked; evil quotations ▼ 悪 わる い 人 ひと warui hito bad person. wrong; to blame.
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What is Sumanai?

Sumanai" is an everyday Japanese expression signifying both a regretful apology and an obsessive compulsive feeling. The Japanese frequently say "Sumanai" to express their guilt feeling towards a dependent object.
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What is Suimasen in Japanese?

suimasen – すいません : a Japanese phrase for apologizing meaning 'sorry', 'excuse me', or such in Japanese. This is the colloquial version of “sumimasen”, so we should not use this in formal situations. In casual and daily situations, however, just saying “suimasen” is very acceptable and understandable.
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What is Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu?

よろしくお願いします [YOROSHIKU ONEGAI SHIMASU] Nice to meet you. You say YOROSHIKU ONEGAI SHIMASU, when you introduce yourself to somebody. It literally means "I'm looking forward to having good relations with you." You can also say this to close a conversation, when you ask somebody to do something for you.
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What is Otsukaresama Deshita?

From the word “otsukaresama” (お疲れ様), or the verb “tsukareru” (疲れる) in plain form, means “to be tired.” So “otsukaresama desu” (present tense; お疲れ様です) or “otsukaresama deshita” (past tense; お疲れ様でした) would be “you are tired.” Wait, how can “you are tired” be used as a greeting, or for any of the above situations at all?
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How do you answer Daijoubu desu ka?

Daijoubu Desu / Daijoubu Dayo – I Am Ok

In response to “daijoubu desu ka”, a person may answer with the phrase “daijoubu desu” to state that it or he is ok. For a more casual tone, the phrase “daijoubu dayo” may be used, instead. “Daijoubu” also serves as an acceptable, casual response.
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Do girls say Kimi?

Boku and Kimi can be used by boys or girls, でもちょっと厚かましいね。 They are "cheeky" words. This is why they are "boy words." Ore and omae are rude.
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Is it rude to say Anata?

When Japanese people explicitly state “you” in their sentences, it's proper to use the person's name and attach a suffix. You are probably already familiar with “~san”, which is a polite suffix. If you use “anata” with someone who you know, it is rude.
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Is Kimi polite?

君 (kimi): used by men toward people of lower status. Typically not rude. (not inherently formal/informal, but makes the status hierarchy explicit, and is therefore better suited to formal situations)
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What is ohayo?

Ohayo (おはよう, ohayō) is a colloquial term meaning good morning in Japanese. Ohayo may also refer to: Good Morning (1959 film), 1959 Japanese comedy film by director Yasujirō Ozu. Ohayo Mountain, Catskill Mountains, New York, US. A misspelling of Ohio, a U.S. state.
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Can I learn Japanese in 3 months?

With consistent studying and speaking, for about 30 minutes to an hour a day, you could speak at a conversational level in Japanese in about 3 months. It's all about using the right method, and I'll say it again: speak from day one! You could start speaking Japanese right now. In fact, I encourage you to do so.
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What's hello and goodbye in Japanese?

The same as Ohayō gozaimasu, Konbanwa can be used both as a “hello” and as a “goodbye”.
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What is ARA ARA in Japanese?

Ara ara (あら あら) is a Japanese expression that is mainly used by older females and means “My my”, “Oh dear”, or “Oh me, oh my”.
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Is Dattebayo a real word?

「~だってばよ」(dattebayo): The short version

Although it's translated as “Believe it!” in the English localization of the series, the actual phrase doesn't mean much of anything and simply serves to add flavor and a unique, childish brashness to Naruto's dialog.
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What is Yaro?

a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests.
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