Challenge Japanese - Say Good Bye

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After you have reviewed this page, click a button in below to practice to pronounce Japanese.

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Japanese Greetings

1) "Good morning - OHAYO" 

 ”Ohayo gozaimasu" is a polite expression of "Ohayo," and used also to address elders.

2) "Hello - KONNICHIWA"

3) "Good evening - KONBANWA"

4) What? Are there two greetings at night?

"OYASUMI" or "OYASUMINASAI" is a farewell greeting at night. Or I use it when I sleep (When I go to bed). "Oyasuminasai is a polite expression of "OYASUMI," and used also to address elders.

"KONBANWA" is when you meet someone at night.

Also, don't forget to practice bowing when greeting. Bowing makes you look more Japanese.

5. "Good bye - SAYONARA"

"SAYONARA" can be used at any time for a farewell, in the morning, afternoon and evening, but also it is also used for a farewell that you cannot see for a while.

< Reference >

• Japanese lesson for foreign person

Challenge Japanese - Say Hello

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Japanese Greetings

After you have reviewed this page, go click the "CHALLNEGE" button in below to practice Japanese.

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1. Good morning - "OHAYO"

"OHAYO GOZAIMASU" is a polite expression and used when  addressing elders.

2. Hello - "KONNICHIWA"

3. Good evening - "KONBANWA"

What? Are there two greetings at night?

"OYASUMI" or "OYASUMINASAI" is a farewell greeting at night. Or I use it when I sleep (When I go to bed).  "OYASUMINASAI" is a polite expression and used when  addressing elders.

"KONBANWA" is when you meet someone at night.

Also, don't forget to practice bowing when greeting. Bowing makes you look more Japanese.

4. Good Bye - "SAYONARA" 

"SAYONARA" can be used at any time for a farewell, in the morning, afternoon and evening, but also it is often used for a farewell that you cannot see for a while.

< References >

• Japanese Lesson for Foreign People

Challenge Japanese - OMOTENASHI

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On September 7, 2013, at the 125 IOC Session of the International Olympic Committee, Ms. Christel TAKIGAWA stated, " OMOTENASHI " and this word spread around the world. Ms. Christel TAKIGAWA took the stage as an ambassador to host the Olympics to Tokyo and introduced " O-MO-TE-NA-SHI “ of Japan" in French.


It is said this word has originated in the tea ceremony in the
Heian (From end of 8th to end of 12th century) and Muromachi (From 14th to 16th century) periods, and is a proud part of Japanese culture that has developed a spirit to care for guests and loved ones.

The word " OMOTENASHI " is a polite form of " MOTENASHI " with a prefix “ O ” and original meaning of "get things done". Another origin of the word " OMOTENASHI " is "No front nor back side" which means welcoming guests with a heart that is not with front or back.

     Now Lets try speak " O-MO-TE-NASHI Together"
Crick an image in below to start!

Posted by Kaoru Yasui Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Reference:

• History of Japan (Wikipedia)