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24 paź 2024 · 3. Apologies and excuses. Japanese culture places a strong emphasis on politeness, and knowing how to apologize is key. すみません (Sumimasen) – Excuse me / Sorry (used to get attention or apologize) ごめんなさい (Gomen nasai) – I’m sorry (more heartfelt) 申し訳ありません (Moushiwake arimasen) – I deeply apologize (very formal, used in business or serious situations)
25 sie 2024 · This guide will show you 25 different ways to greet someone at varying degrees of formality, from a friendly "hi!" to a very formal "How are you doing today?" Plus, learn how to answer the phone and bow correctly!
A collection of useful phrases in Taiwanese with Romanization and some recordings. The Romanization system used here is Pe̍h-ōe-jī. See the Taiwanese language page for more details.
30 paź 2024 · Greetings set the tone for conversations, while self-introductions help you make a positive first impression. In this guide, we’ll cover a variety of common Japanese greetings, along with useful phrases for self-introduction, including tips on etiquette and cultural nuances.
6 lis 2015 · 祈る (inoru) here means to pray or to wish, and an extra polite form of this (お祈りします) is used here. どうか (douka) here means “please”, though it can have other meanings including “somehow”. Both the 祈る and どうか parts can be omitted, like this: 試験を合格しますように. I hope that I pass the test.
What are the most common Japanese greetings? In this quick guide, you get a list of Japanese greetings — 30+ words and phrases. Common ways to say hi, bye, and everything in between. Ready? Let’s go.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is customary to use their formal title, such as ‘xiānsheng’ (Mr.), ‘nǚshì’ (Ms.), or ‘dàlǎo’ (boss), followed by their surname.