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Common Phrases in Japanese

Here are some conversational phrases that are essential for survival:
 
English
Good morning.
Good afternoon.
Good evening. (greeting)
Hello, my name is John.
Pleased to meet you.
What is your name?
How are you?
Goodbye.
I am lost. Where is the restroom?
    the hotel        
    the restaurant        
    the airport        
    the American embassy        
Excuse me.
Please.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
How much does it cost?
Will you by this?
What time is it?
How do you say maybe in japanese?
Yes.
No.
I do not understand.
Would you speak slower, please.
  
Japanese
Ohayou (gozaimasu). [add words in () to show politeness]
Konnichi wa. [can be used anytime = Hello]
Konban wa.
Konnichi wa, John desu.
Hajimemashite.
What is your name?
(O)genki (desu ka)?
Sayounara.(formal)   Dewa mata. (less formal)
I am lost. Where is the restroom?
        the hotel
        the restaurant
        the airport
        the American embassy
Excuse me.
Please.
(Doumo) arigatou (gozaimasu).
Dou itashimashite.
How much does it cost?
Kore o kau ka?
What time is it?
How do you say maybe in Japanese?
Hai.
iie.
I do not understand.
Would you speak slower, please.

* Other words for "yes", depending on situation:
Douzo => "please do, go right ahead."
ee. (more formal)
un => "yeah" (less formal)
Other words for "no", depending on situation:
ie. (less formal)
iya. => "nope" (less formal)
uun. => "oh, no" (less formal)