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Simple Japanese Phrases

This is a collection of easy Japanese phrases. Speaking Japanese shouldn't be too complicated even for beginners. Try these simple phrases whenever you have a chance. The more you practice, the better you get! The Japanese writings for each phrase are included for your reading and writing practice. If you have any questions, please email me.

Level 1
Question Words Responding
Responding in
Agreement (Part1)
Responding in
Agreement (Part2)
Disagreement Responses Refusal
Request/Command Unfavorable Responses
Praising Appearance Praising Characteristics
Praising Intelligence Emergency
Useful Expressions  

 

Level 2
Greetings Partings
Asking "How" Various Questions (Part 1)
Various Questions (Part 2) Responding in 
Agreement (Part 1)
Responding in 
Agreement (Part 2)
Disagreement Responses
Refusal Command
Command (Don't ~) Encouragement
Surprise Happiness
Anger Sadness
Weather Useful Expressions
(At the Restaurant)
Useful Expressions
(For Shopping)
Useful Expressions
(At a party)

 

Level 3
Greetings Various Questions (Part 1)
Various Questions (Part 2) Responding in Agreement
Disagreement Responses Refusal
Permissions Command
Common Expressions
for the "Unknown"
Exclamatory Expressions
Expressions of Disappointment Asking Permissions
Happiness Anger
Weather Useful Expressions
(At the Restaurant)
Useful Expressions
(Paying the Bills)
Useful Expressions
(At a Party/Celebration)
Useful Expressions
(At the Hotel)
Meeting a Famous Japanese Person

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