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Practical English to Japanese translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in Japanese.
English and Japanese at a glance
| English | Japanese | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · Aa | Jpan · 日本語 |
| Typical word order | SVO | SOV |
| Word spacing | hello · world | こんにちは世界 |
| Formality cues | you · Sir / Ms | です / ます · 敬語 |
Common words and phrases in English and Japanese
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| English | Japanese |
|---|---|
| Hello | こんにちは |
| Good morning | おはようございます |
| Good evening | こんばんは |
| Goodbye | さようなら |
| Please | お願いします |
| Thank you | ありがとうございます |
| You’re welcome | どういたしまして |
| Excuse me | すみません |
| I’m sorry | 申し訳ありません |
| How are you? | お元気ですか？ |
| I’m fine, thank you | 元気です、ありがとうございます |
| Yes | はい |
| No | いいえ |
| Maybe | たぶん |
| I don’t understand | 分かりません |
| Could you repeat that, please? | もう一度言っていただけますか？ |
| Do you speak English? | 英語を話せますか？ |
| I need help | 助けが必要です |
| Can you help me? | 手伝っていただけますか？ |
| Where is the bathroom? | トイレはどこですか？ |
| Where is…? | …はどこですか？ |
| How much does this cost? | これはいくらですか？ |
| What time is it? | 今何時ですか？ |
| My name is… | 私の名前は…です |
| Nice to meet you | はじめまして |
Before using your Japanese translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in Japanese and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified Japanese speaker for a final review.