{"id":227,"date":"2020-11-19T14:30:54","date_gmt":"2020-11-19T05:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/?p=227"},"modified":"2020-11-19T14:40:21","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T05:40:21","slug":"3-useful-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/3-useful-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Useful Japanese Expressions in Japanese"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">If you are planning a trip to Japan or if you already are here, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve learned quite a few Japanese expressions. <\/span><\/span><\/strong>But in this article, you will discover there are a lot more Japanese expressions used in the most unexpected situations in everyday life when in Japan. Read this article and you will learn these three expressions commonly used that will come in handy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>3 Useful Japanese Expressions in Japanese<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you remember how to use those 3 expressions, you can enjoy Japan more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Otsukaresama-desu\uff08\u304a\u3064\u304b\u308c\u3055\u307e\u3067\u3059\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">This expression in english means \u201cthank you for your hard work\u201d, \u201cgood job\u201d or \u201cgood work\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br>It is commonly used when leaving after a long day at work to show appreciation and support to your colleagues or teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Sumimasen\uff08\u3059\u307f\u307e\u305b\u3093\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">When in Japan, you may hear this expression everyday in any kind of situation and might get confused about what it means. But don\u2019t worry, it is easier to understand it.<br>Sumimasen has several meanings.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><br>This expression can be used to get someone\u2019s attention.<br>Example, \u201cSumimasen!\u201d Do you know what is the name of this street?\u201d<br>Sumimasen can also be used to express gratitude.<br>Lastly, can also be used to apologize.<br>For example, if you want to say \u201csorry for the trouble\u201d, you can use this expression instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Daijobu\uff08\u3060\u3044\u3058\u3087\u3046\u3076\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">This expression means, \u201cI\u2019m Okay\u201d however it can also be used as a reply which means \u201cIt\u2019s ok\u201d, \u201cIt\u2019s alright\u201d or \u201cNo problem\u201d.<\/span><\/span><\/strong> It is so common that people also use this as a response when asked in public places.<br>For example, if you ask, \u201cCan I have another style of this dress instead?\u201d and the response would be, \u201cdaijobu desu\u201d which means the sales person is saying yes.<br>Another example would be when someone is asking you, \u201cAre you okay?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes Daijobu as a response can be confusing so instead, use the words \u201chai, onegaishimasu\u201d which means, \u201cyes please\u201d or \u201ciie, kekko desu\u201d which means, \u201cno thank you.\u201d to respectfully decline the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><strong>So which expression do you like the most? Are you excited to use these words?<br>Now that you have learned these, let me know what you think about these expressions in the comments!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/jpninfo.com\/3702\">https:\/\/jpninfo.com\/3702<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nihongomaster.com\/blog\/21-essential-japanese-travel-phrases\/\">https:\/\/www.nihongomaster.com\/blog\/21-essential-japanese-travel-phrases\/<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/matcha-jp.com\/en\/2219\">https:\/\/matcha-jp.com\/en\/2219<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/livejapan.com\/en\/in-tokyo\/in-pref-tokyo\/in-tokyo_train_station\/article-a0003255\/\">https:\/\/livejapan.com\/en\/in-tokyo\/in-pref-tokyo\/in-tokyo_train_station\/article-a0003255\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BY LA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are planning a trip to Japan or if you already are here, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve learned quite a few Japanese expressions. 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