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How to Relax After Work

February 2nd, 2009

Howdy! In this episode we talk about relaxing after work. Learn some handy phrases you can use while relaxing after work with co-workers or friends. If you are planning to live in Japan, this information is useful because you will definitely be invited out after work with your co-workers. Enjoy!

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10 Crucial Japanese Survival Phrases

December 17th, 2008

Today I want to share with you 10 phrases that are crucial to anyone traveling to Japan. Let’s get started, shall we?

  1. Phrase: Eigo ga wakarimasuka? Meaning: Do you speak English?
  2. Phrase: Nihongo ga wakarimasen. Meaning: I do not speak/understand Japanese.
  3. Phrase: Keko desu. Meaning: I’ve had enough or No, thank you.
  4. Phrase: Arigato gozaimasu. Meaning: Thank you very much.
  5. Phrase: Do itashimashite. Meaning: You are welcome.
  6. Phrase: Sumimasen. Meaning: Excuse me.
  7. Phrase: Gomen nasai. Meaning: I am sorry.
  8. Phrase: Shitsurei shimasu. Meaning: Excuse me, literally, I am rude.
  9. Words: Kore, sore, are. Meaning: This, that, that over there.
  10. Words: Wakarimasu, wakarimasen. Meaning: I know or I understand, I don’t know or I don’t understand.

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