JLPT N3 Greetings & Basics vocabulary
20 words from JLPT N3 that relate to Greetings & Basics, ordered by real-world frequency. Words that have an example sentence show it alongside.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 感謝感謝する。 | thanks, gratitudeI thank you. |
| いただきます | expression of gratitude before meals |
| ごめんなさい遅れてごめんなさい。 | I beg your pardon, excuse me, I'm sorryPlease excuse my being late. |
| どうぞよろしく | pleased to meet you |
| ありがとうありがとう！ | Thank youThank you! |
| 申し訳遅れて申し訳ない。 | apology, excuseI'm sorry I'm late. |
| いらっしゃいいらっしゃい。 | welcomeWelcome. |
| よろしく (かん) | best regards, please remember me |
| まああれまあ！ | well (used when making a modest or hesitant statement)Oh, my God! |
| 歓迎大歓迎だよ。 | welcome, receptionYou are very welcome. |
| ちょうだい飴ちょうだい。 | -- colloquial form of ください; typically used by children or women --I want some candy. |
| おめでとうおめでとう！ | Congratulations!, an auspicious occasion!Congratulations! |
| 礼トムは礼をした。 | expression of gratitude; bowTom bowed. |
| こんにちはこんにちは。 | hello, good day (daytime greeting)Hello! |
| 握手握手しようぜ！ | handshakeGive me some skin! |
| すみません (かん) | sorry, excuse me |
| 見送り見送りありがとう。 | seeing one offThank you for your kindness in seeing me. |
| お目に掛かる | meet ~, see ~ |
| お辞儀彼女はおじぎした。 | bowShe inclined her head in greeting. |
| はあ (かん) | (sigh) |
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