Let's Learn Japanese through Aisatsu! (Mari Kita Belajar Bahasa Jepang melalui Aisatsu!)

Summary

In this video, Yusuf Ari introduces basic Japanese greetings, starting with morning phrases like 'Ohayo' and 'Ohayo gozaimasu,' explaining their use based on age and familiarity. He then covers greetings for the afternoon ('Konnichiwa'), evening ('Konbanwa'), and goodbyes such as 'Oyasumi' and 'Sayonara.' The video also touches on family-specific greetings like 'Ittekimasu' and 'Tadaima,' along with expressions used when visiting someone’s home or catching up after a long time. A comprehensive guide for anyone looking to grasp essential Japanese greetings and etiquette.

Takeaways

• 😀 Greetings in Japanese vary depending on the time of day. 'Ohayo' (おはよう) means 'Good morning,' used from waking up until around 10 AM.
• 😀 The polite form of 'Good morning' is 'Ohayo gozaimasu,' typically used by younger people to older individuals or strangers.
• 😀 'Konnichiwa' (こんにちは) means 'Good afternoon,' and is said from 10 AM until sunset.
• 😀 'Konbanwa' (こんばんは) means 'Good evening,' and is used after sunset.
• 😀 In work settings, 'Otsukaresama desu' (お疲れ様です) is used to acknowledge good work or greet colleagues.
• 😀 'Oyasumi' (おやすみ) or 'Oyasuminasai' (おやすみなさい) are used as 'Good night' or 'Goodbye' at night, especially before sleep.
• 😀 'Sayonara' (さよなら) means 'Goodbye' and is used when parting for a long time, not for brief separations.
• 😀 'Dewa mata' (ではまた) or 'Ja ne' (じゃね) are casual ways of saying 'See you later,' used when parting temporarily.
• 😀 'Mata ashita' (また明日) means 'See you tomorrow,' and 'Mata raishu' (また来週) means 'See you next week.'
• 😀 Family greetings include 'Ittekimasu' (行ってきます) for 'I'm leaving' and 'Tadaima' (ただいま) for 'I'm home.'
• 😀 When visiting someone's house, 'Gomen kudasai' (ごめんください) is used to say 'Excuse me,' and a long-lost friend might greet with 'Hisashiburi' (久しぶり), meaning 'Long time no see.'

Q & A

What is the Japanese greeting used in the morning until about 10 o'clock?

The Japanese greeting used in the morning until about 10 o'clock is 'Ohayo' or 'Ohayo gozaimasu,' which means 'Good morning.'

What is the difference between 'Ohayo' and 'Ohayo gozaimasu'?

'Ohayo gozaimasu' is more formal and used by younger people when greeting older people or people they don't know well. On the other hand, 'Ohayo' is used by older people when greeting younger people or close acquaintances.

When is the greeting 'Konnichiwa' used?

'Konnichiwa,' which means 'Good afternoon,' is used when meeting someone after 10 o'clock until sunset.

What is the Japanese greeting used after sunset?

'Konbanwa,' which means 'Good evening,' is used when meeting someone after sunset.

What does 'Otsukaresama desu' mean and when is it used?

'Otsukaresama desu' is a greeting commonly used in the workplace to mean 'Good work.' It is used when meeting someone or before starting a project.

What is the meaning of 'Oyasumi nasai' and when is it used?

'Oyasumi nasai' means 'Good night' or 'Goodbye' at night. It is also used when going to sleep.

What is the difference between 'Sayonara' and 'Ja ne' or 'Dewa mata'?

'Sayonara' is used when parting with someone for a long time. 'Ja ne' or 'Dewa mata' is used when you expect to meet someone soon, even though the exact time is not known.

What does 'Mata ashita' mean?

'Mata ashita' means 'See you tomorrow.' It can be replaced with other time-related words like 'raishu' (next week) or 'rainen' (next year).

What is the Japanese greeting used when leaving home?

'Ittekimasu' is used when leaving home, and 'Itterasshai' is the response from the person staying at home.

What do you say when you return home in Japan?

When returning home, the greeting is 'Tadaima,' and the response is 'Okaeri nasai' or 'Irasshaimase,' which means 'Welcome home.'