Greetings Flash Cards

Learn common Japanese greetings and polite phrases.

Free greetings flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Greetings Terms and Definitions

HELLO
Konnichiwa
GOODBYE
Sayonara
GOOD MORNING
Ohayou gozaimasu
GOOD NIGHT
Oyasumi nasai
PLEASE
Onegaishimasu
THANK YOU
Arigatou gozaimasu
YES
Hai
NO
Iie
EXCUSE ME
Sumimasen
HOW ARE YOU
Ogenki desu ka

About Greetings

Politeness is central to Japanese culture, making greetings and polite phrases especially important to learn. These flash cards help students master essential Japanese greetings and expressions for respectful everyday communication.

Greetings Vocabulary

These flash cards pair English greetings with their Japanese translations in romaji. Students flip cards to learn that HELLO is Konnichiwa, GOODBYE is Sayonara, and THANK YOU is Arigatou gozaimasu, building the foundation for polite Japanese conversation.

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

Use these flash cards to begin each Japanese class with greeting practice. After studying with the cards, have students pair up and role-play greetings for different times of day. This daily routine helps the phrases become second nature.

Printable Greetings Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these greetings flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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