Introduction - Japanese Lesson 1

Learn Japanese at the Japan Society Language Center! For more than 30 years the Japan Society has provided Japanese language education of all levels. Today, the Language Center offers 12 comprehensive levels of Japanese, as well as a variety of specialized courses and workshops including shodō (Japanese calligraphy), while also catering to native Japanese speakers by providing four levels of English conversation (ESL) classes and a Japanese Language Teacher Training Program. Classes are taught throughout the year, with semesters in the Spring and Fall as well as shorter, intensive courses at various times. Please visit us for more information and class schedules. This introductory sample lesson covers eight basic greetings: Good Morning - Ohayou (casual) gozaimasu (formal) Good Afternoon - Konnichiwa Good Evening - Konbanwa Goodbye - Sayounara Goodnight - Oyasumi nasai Thank You - Arigatou (casual) gozaimasu (formal) Excuse me, I’m sorry - Su