What is Kochirakoso?

こちらこそ • (kochira koso) (used as a response) I'm the one that should really be saying that. literally: this way, for sure; as in the thanks/apology should really be going this way (your way)
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How do you use Kochirakoso?

こちらこそ。 Nice to meet you, too. KOCHIRAKOSO. Nice to meet you, too.
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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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How do you reply to Kochira Koso?

“Kochira Koso” is often used when you are told “Osewa ni narimasu”, meaning “We are helped by you (You are helpful) all the time. ” In this case, it is not appropriate to reply, “Yes I am helping you all the time.” Instead we usually reply “Not at all.
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What is the meaning of Kochirakoso Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu?

You can add on “kochira koso, こちらこそ” to make it “kochira koso, yoroshiku onegaishimasu” to say, “likewise, nice to meet you”. When you are asked to do something in a work setting, you can reply with, “kashikomarimashita, かしこまりました”. This basically means “certainly” or “sure”.
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Is Kochirakoso polite?

Kind of like saying "Pleased to meet you." in a similar English situation. A good one to memorize because you can use it yourself the next person you meet. Very polite and works well. I thought that "こちらこそ" is used when first meeting someone to mean something like same here.
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What is Oyasuminasai?

おやすみなさい [OYASUMINASAI]

good night. In a casual way, you can say OYASUMI.
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What is Onegaishimasu?

To ask someone to do something for you, add ONEGAI SHIMASU at the end. For example, in a taxi, instead of saying "please take me to" a particular place, just put ONEGAI SHIMASU after the destination. Japanese people also use ONEGAI SHIMASU as a kind of greeting. So ONEGAI SHIMASU is a helpful phrase to remember.
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What is Kochira Koso Arigatou?

literally: this way, for sure; as in the thanks/apology should really be going this way (your way) A: 「どうもありがとう。」 B: 「こちらこそ。」 A: "Dōmo arigatō." B: "Kochira koso." A: "Thank you very much." B: "No, thank you."
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What is the difference between Hajimemashite and Yoroshiku?

"Hajimemashite (はじめまして)" is used when meeting a person for the first time. "Hajimeru (はじめる)" is the verb which means "to begin." "Douzo yoroshiku (どうぞよろしく)" is used when you introduce yourself, and other times when you are asking a favor of someone.
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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 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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What is Doumo?

どうも -pronounced “Dou-mo” is a phrase you'd come across when you eating in at an Izakaya or a restaurant. Domo is equivalent to the English version of “very much” and “very”. In many situations, the word is used to express appreciation.
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How do Japanese use Koso?

The word “koso” is effectively like adding italics to the word “I”, and in English would be expressed via a change of tone on that word. This expression would typically be used after some one thanks you, and you want to be extra polite and say “No, it is *me* who should be doing the thanking”.
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How do you answer Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu?

Generally the correct response is "yoroshiku onegai shimasu". Or "kochira koso yoroshiku onegai shimasu", if you want to get fancy. The subtext to the phrase is basically, "We're going to be dealing with each other frequently, so let's be on good terms", and saying it back indicates you feel the same way.
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How do you use Dewa in Japanese?

To make a sentence ending with DESU into a negative sentence, we change DESU to DEWA ARIMASEN. So, “I'm not a Japanese” is WATASHI WA NIHON-JIN DEWA ARIMASEN. In this sentence, if you change DEWA to JA, you sound more casual. So, "I'm not a Japanese," NIHON-JIN DEWA ARIMASEN becomes NIHON-JIN JA ARIMASEN.
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What is a Kimi?

What Does 君 Mean? The most common way to write kimi in Japanese is with the kanji 君. When it is done this way, the meaning of the word is “you” in English. You may be asking yourself, “but I thought that anata was the Japanese word for 'you'” and if so, you would be correct!
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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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Is Kudasai rude?

Summary. Kudasai is not rude in any sense but one does have to be careful with the type of Japanese you use in different situations. You just need to know how to use the Japanese you knoe correctly, who to use them with, and when the appropriate time to use it is.
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What is yasumi?

Yasumi (written: 安見, 保見 or やすみ in hiragana) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: Kohei Yasumi (born 1978), Japanese mixed martial artist.
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What is Ittekimasu?

Ittekimasu (行ってきます) means “I will go” and doubles as a “see you later”, or “I'll get going now”. You use this when you are leaving home. It implies that you will also be coming back. You can say it to those you're leaving behind in the morning when leaving home, or at the airport before leaving on a trip.
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What desu means?

What does desu mean? Desu is a polite Japanese linking verb meaning “to be” as well other forms of the verb.
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What is Kochira in Japanese?

Definition: 意味

this way; this direction​ Learn Japanese vocabulary: こちら (kochira). Meaning: this way (direction close to the speaker or towards the speaker); this direction​​.
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