Sunday, 24 April 2011

aisatsu (greeting) - part 2

Doomo arigatoo gozaimasu - Thank you very much
* Different ways of saying thank you:
                       -Doomo arigatoo
                       -Arigatoo gozaimasu
                       -Arigatoo (commonly used to friends, family members and children)

Doo itashimashite - You're welcome
* One could also begin the reply to this expression with 'iie' which means 'no/not at all'.

Itadakimasu - Literally means 'I accept your offer'
* The expression used before one starts a meal, a cup of tea etc.

Gochisoosama deshita -
 Literally means 'Thank you for your offer of delicious food/drink'
* The expression used after one has finished a meal, a cup of tea etc.

Shitsuree shimasu - Excuse me, (for disturbing)
* This expression is used when someone feels that he is disturbing someone else. This expression is also used when someone is leaving.

Osakini shitsuree shimasu - I'm sorry, but i'd like to excuse myself first.
* This expression is used when someone have done the job and want to leave the conversation.

Otsukaresama deshita - Thank you for working hard
* This expression is used to address colleagues or someone after work to express one's appreciation for their hardwork.

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