Lesson 1 · N5 Beginner

Lesson 2: Basic Greetings & Classroom Phrases (あいさつ)

Learn the most common everyday Japanese greetings used from morning until night, bowing etiquette, and essential classroom expressions.

15 min Reading + Practice N5 Beginner

1. Essential Daily Greetings

おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu): Good morning (Polite)
こんにちは (Konnichiwa): Good afternoon / Hello
こんばんは (Konbanwa): Good evening
おやすみなさい (Oyasuminasai): Good night
ありがとうございます (Arigatou gozaimasu): Thank you very much
すみません (Sumimasen): Excuse me / I am sorry / Thank you for assistance

2. Cultural Note: The Art of Bowing (お辞儀 – Ojigi)

In Japan, greeting is accompanied by a bow. A standard polite bow is angled at approximately 30 degrees while maintaining eye contact direction with the floor.

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