Everyday Japanese Expressions is built for learners who want useful Japanese vocabulary in a clean reference format instead of a long, fluffy article.
Let’s make your Japanese sound more natural, one handy phrase at a time—because tiny expressions can do big work. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM for the free printable everyday Japanese expressions vocabulary list PDF and the free downloadable printable everyday Japanese expressions flashcards.
Use this list as a starting point, then keep going in the Yak Yacker Japanese section for more words, phrases, and study-friendly reference pages.
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| Saying | Reading | Meaning | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 見せてください | misete kudasai | Please show me | 見せてください | Please show me |
| 誰ですか | dare desu ka | Who is it? | 誰ですか | Who is it? |
| 警察を呼んでください | keisatsu o yonde kudasai | Please call the police | 警察を呼んでください | Please call the police |
| 道に迷いました | michi ni mayoimashita | I'm lost | 道に迷いました | I'm lost |
| 頑張って | がんばって | do your best | 頑張って | do your best |
| 頑張ってください | がんばってください | please do your best | 頑張ってください | please do your best |
| 駅へ行きたいです | eki e ikitai desu | I want to go to the station | 駅へ行きたいです | I want to go to the station |
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