Ask for something
をください
(w)o kudasai
Fill in the blank with what you want, then say (w)o kudasai.
Bathroom: Where is the bathroom
化粧室はどこですか
Keshō-shitsu wa dokodesu ka
Bathroom: Where is the toilet
トイレはどこですか
Toire wa dokodesu ka
Do you speak English?
英語がはなしますか。
Eigo ga hanashimasu ka
Formal expression. Useful when preceded by one of the I'm sorry… phrases.
Good afternoon
konbonwa
Good evening
oyasuminasai
Good morning
Ohaiyou gozaimasu
Hello / Good day
konnichiwa
I'm sorry
ごめんなさい
Gomennasai
This is a staple word.
I'm sorry
すみません
sumimasen
I need to get the attention of someone, bumped into someone, want to order something at a restaurant,
want the check/to pay at a restaurant, need to ask someone a question? Lead with this word.
I'm sorry
すいません
suimasen
Less formal than sumimasen. It is the one most Japanese people use.
Please
お願いします
Onegaishimasu
Please give me
クダサイ
Kudasai
Found im more formal statements such as announcements to a group.
Thank you
ありがとうございました
Arigatōu gozaimasu
Place domo on the front if you are being super-polite or are very appriciative.