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About Japanese Language
It is a popular myth that Japanese Language is difficult for foreigners to learn.
It requires a little work becasue Japanese orthography is a unique mixture of three scripts i.e Hiragan, Katakana, Kanji, making it a herculian task to master even for the Japanese themselves. However Japanese grammar and pronunciation are not necessarily difficult. Some popular greetings amongst Japanese people are listed below .
The Japanese people also take pronounciation seriously. There are different ways to say the same thing depending upon the situation. To know how to interact and use the greetings Contact Us
Everyday Greetings
Good Morning Ohayoo Gozaimasu
Good Afternoon Konnichiwa
Good Evening Konbanwa
Good Night Oyasuminasai
Good Bye Sayonara
See You (tomorrow) Jaa mata (ashita)

Common Greetings
Before Starting to eat Itadakimasu
After finishing eating Gochisoosama deshita
When offering food to the guest Nanimo arimasen ga
When asked to eat by the host Sumimaen dewa enryonaku itadakimasu
When asking guest to have a second helping Okawari wa ikaga desu ka
If you don�t want to have more Moo kekkoo desu. Ippai itadakimashita
Asking a guest to be comfortable Doozo oraku ni
�Please help yourself�(Asking a guest to feel free to eat whatever he likes) Doozo goenryo naku
When visiting someone�s house , calling out from the enterance Gomenkudasai
When entering the house Ojama shimasu
Welcoming a guest Irrashaimase
When taking leave of someone Moo sorosoro shitsurei shimasu
When thanking someone Arigatoo gozaimasu
In response to Arigatoo gozaimasu Dooitashimashite.
When parting with someone Shitsurei shimasu

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