Learn Japanese.

 

                                                                                  By Abby. 

Before we start, I want to apologize for any errors. I am only just starting out, but thought this would be a good way to teach others, while helping myself learn. Please note I learned this from an actual teacher, so it is probably more correct then the free tiral app on your phone. If at all I make any errors, please point them out to me immediately, as it would be incredibly kind of you. Thank you. 

                                                                              GREETINGS:

Geatings vary depending on the time of day. These will be written and then broken down into syllables.  

[Informal] Good Morning:
Ohayoo. (Oh-Hi-Yo.)

[Formal] Good Morning: 
Ohayoo Gozaimasu. (Oh-Hi-Yo Goz-Ai-Mas)

[Used from about 10:30 am +] Good Afternoon: 
Konnichiwa. (Kon-Ni-Chi-Wa.)

Good evening:
Konbanwa. (Kon-Baan-wa.)

See you later:
 Ja Mata. (Jah-Mah-tah.)

See You Tommorrow:
Mata Ashita. (Mah-Tah U-shi-ta.)

See you next week:
Mata Raishu  (Mah-Tah Rie-Shu.)

[This can be used before bed.] Goodnight:
Oyasumi nasai. (Oy-Ya-Suumi-Nah-Sai.) 

[Only With Family Or Close Friends.] Goodnight
 Oyasumi. (Oy-Ya-Suumi.) 

 This concludes the 'Greetings.' Section. Below we will start Names. 

                                                                              NAMES:

As a note, there is no 'L' or 'th' in Japanese and it is substituted with other sounds. For 'L's use 'R's and for 'Th's use the sound of a drawn out S. 

Here we will learn honorables, asking names and telling names. 

Honorables: An honorable, is a suffix, so it goes on the end of a name. However you should NEVER use an honorable when introducing yourself. There are a few, the ones I want you to learn are:

 San:   
 San is Mr or Miss or Mrs. 

Kun:
Kun is only used on boys names. 

Sense:
Teacher. (Some times a pre-fix.)

Chan: 
 Baby, or young child. Poplular in teen girls whom are close (?) 

Senpai:
Someone of a higher grade or position than you. 

These can be used with first and last names, in Japan it is common to use someones last name, as it is polite. You can use first names though. 

Asking and Telling Your Name: 
*Remember not to add the honorable! 

 [Boys can use 'Boku' Instead of Watashi. Bo-kuu.] My name is ______.
Watashi wa _____ Desu. (Wa-Tah-Shi-Wa Des.)

[As you can see, this is more formal.] What is your name?:
Onamae wa nan desu ka? (O-Nah-May-Eh-Wa Nun Des Ka?)

[As you can see, this is less formal.] You'r name?  
 Onamae Wa? (O-Nah-May-Eh-Wa) 

* O- Your, Namae- Name, Wa- Subject, Nan- What?, Desu- Am / is / are, Ka- Question Marker,  Watashi- I / Me / Myself, Boku- I / Me / Myself (Boy) 

*When meeting someone for the first time some expressions to use are: 

Hajimemashite:
 (Ha-Ji-mem-a-shi-tae.) It is like how do you do, or nice to meet you. 

 Doozo Yoroshiku: 
 (Doe-Zo- Yor-O-Shi-Ku) Nice to meet you. 

Introducing a friend, this will be the last segment in the unit. 

*Use honorables when introducing a friend. 

This is my friend___________.
 Tomodachi no ___________ San / Kun Desu. (To-Moh-Dah-Chi No.) 

AN EXAMPLE: 
 Tomodachi no Abby san desu. 

 We have now reached the end of the unit. Once again, I'd like to apologize for any in-correct information, please message me if you have an issue. Homework may or may not be included. If I do include homework please Private message me your answeres and I will mark them. 

Hajimemashite, ja mata.
-Abby.