VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: 5 useful phrases in daily life

VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: 5 useful phrases in daily life
Here are some useful Japanese phrases in daily life:
- You just met someone in Japan for the first time. Do you know how to greet them properly in Japanese?
- When you walk into a restaurant or store in Japan, you are greeted by employees. But what are they saying and how do you pronounce it?
- When you sit down eat in Japan, you'll notice many Japanese putting their hands together and saying one word: Ita-da-ki-masu. It's simply a way for the Japanese to say thanks for the food they are about to eat.
- You're in Japan and you just finished up eating at a restaurant or someone's home. Now what? Well, there's something you should say to the watress or your host when you're done.
- If you're new to Japan, you'll notice folks bowing all over the place. It's part of the Japanese culture. Don't worry, we gotcha covered.
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