Useful Phrases

Sumimasen, sashin ii desu ka? – Excuse me, could I take your picture?

Doku desu ka? – Where is it?

Okagesama de – Yes, thanks to you (for example a reply to; “did you enjoy your stay in Tokyo?”)

Hajimemashite watashi wa {your name}desu, dozo yoroshiku. – How do you do, I am {your name}, pleased to meet you.

oyasumi nasai – good night

itadakimasu – “I am about to receive” said before a meal, and very polite

gochisosama (deshita) – Thank you (very much) for the meal

oeshii (desu) – (it is [more polite]) delicious

kampai – “cheers”