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Essential Japanese Phrases
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こんにちは
konnichiwa
Hello / Good afternoon
初めまして
hajimemashite
Nice to meet you
これをお願いします
Kore o onegaishimasu
I’ll have this one, please
おいしいです
Oishii desu
It’s delicious
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Kathy Houlihan
Former Educator & Independent Travel Advisor
Kathy Houlihan is a former educator and independent travel advisor who has spent 22 years helping travelers and language learners connect meaningfully with the places they visit.
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