Useful Expressions 1

 

Here’s a list of words/expressions that one may find useful.

Introductions

Let me introduce myself. Watashi wa jikoshoukai wo shimasu.

My name is John Smith. Watashi no namae wa John Smith desu.

You can call me John. John to yondekudasai.

I am an English teacher. Watashi wa Eigo no Kyoushi desu.

I am 29 years old. Toshi wa 29-sai (ni juu kyu-sai)  desu

My hobby is listening to music. Watashi no shumi wa ongaku wo kikukotodesu.

Nice to meet you. Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu.

Question and answer:

What is your name? Anata no namae wa?

My name is John. Watashi no namae wa John desu.

What do you do? / What is your work?  Anata no shigoto wa nan desu ka.

I am a nurse.  Watashi wa nurse/kangoshi desu.

I am a doctor. Watashi wa isha desu

What did you do yesterday? Kinou (wa) nani wo shimashita ka?

I watched TV yesterday. Watashi wa kinou terebi o mimashita.

I’m sorry. I cannot understand. Gomen nasai. Wakarimasen.

Please speak more slowly. Yukkuri hanashite kudasai.

What is the meaning of this word? Kono kotoba no imi wa nan desu ka.

Thank you. I understand it now. Arigatou. Wakarimashita.

What is your hobby? Anata no shumi wa nandesu ka?

My hobby is watching movies. Watashi no shumi wa eiga o mirukoto desu.

What kind of movies do you watch?  Donna eiga wo mimasu ka?

I watch Disney movies. Watashi wa Disney no Eiga o mimasu.

What are your hobbies? Anata no shumi wa nandesu ka?

My hobbies are listening to music and dancing.  Watashi no shumi wa ongaku kanshou to dansu desu

What kind of music do you like? Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka.

I like J-pop music.  J-pop ongaku ga suki.

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay