japanese · Foundations · Lesson 2
Everyday Politeness - Thanks & Apologies
Practice expressing gratitude, apologizing, and making simple requests or offers.
You accidentally bump into someone on a crowded street, then ask for help finding a specific item in a store. Later, someone offers you a seat on the train.
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thank you (casual)
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
thank you (polite)
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
thanks / hey
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
excuse me / I'm sorry
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
I'm sorry
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
sorry (casual)
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
please / go ahead
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
please (request)
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).