Japanese: 100 Basic Words to Get You Started342

Japanese is a fascinating and beautiful language, but it can be daunting to learn. With its unique characters and complex grammar, it can seem like an insurmountable task. However, with a little effort and dedication, anyone can learn the basics of Japanese. And one of the best ways to start is by learning some basic words.

Here is a list of 100 basic Japanese words to get you started:
はい (hai) - yes
いいえ (iie) - no
ありがとうございます (arigatou gozaimasu) - thank you
すみません (sumimasen) - excuse me
おはようございます (ohayou gozaimasu) - good morning
こんにちは (konnichiwa) - hello (daytime)
こんばんは (konbanwa) - hello (evening)
さようなら (sayounara) - goodbye
はじめまして (hajimemashite) - nice to meet you
お名前は？ (onamae wa?) - what is your name?
私は...です (watashi wa... desu) - I am...
どこですか？ (doko desu ka?) - where is...?
トイレはどこですか？ (toire wa doko desu ka?) - where is the bathroom?
いくらですか？ (ikura desu ka?) - how much is it?
お勘定をお願いします (okane wo onegai shimasu) - check, please
おいしいです (oishii desu) - it is delicious
わかりません (wakarimasen) - I don't understand
日本語 (nihongo) - Japanese
勉強 (benkyou) - study
学校 (gakkou) - school
先生 (sensei) - teacher
本 (hon) - book
ペン (pen) - pen
鉛筆 (enpitsu) - pencil
ノート (nooto) - notebook
机 (tsukue) - desk
椅子 (isu) - chair
窓 (mado) - window
ドア (doa) - door
家 (ie) - house
部屋 (heya) - room
キッチン (kit