Basic Japanese Phrases

Hai – Yes
Iie – No

O-negai shimasu – Please
Arigato – Thank you
Sumimasen – Excuse me
Gomennasai – I am sorry

O-genki desu ka? – How are you?
Genki desu – I am fine, thank you

Wakarimasen – I do not understand
Yoku wakarimasu – I understand you perfectly