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At work, try using the following phrases.
Ohayo gozaimasu. (Good morning) “Sukoshi okure masu.” = I will be late a little. “John wa kyo o-yasumi desu.” = John is off today.
Arigato gozaimasu. (Thank you very much.) “Sumimasen.” = I am sorry. “Yoroshiku onegai shimasu.” = Please do that for me. *This phrase can also be used for closing your introduction to new employees or clients. In that case, it means “I look forward for your acquaintance.” (Literally, please remember/cherish this encounter.)
Denwa shimasu. (I will call you.) “shimasu” = I will … “Gaishutsu shimasu.” = I will go out. “Me-eru shimasu.” = I will email you. “Kyukei shimasu.” = I will take a break.
Otsukare-sama deshita. (Thanks for all your hard work [said when leaving work].) “Tsukare mashita.” = I am tired. “Ie ni kaeri masu.” = I will go home. “Mata ashita.” = I will see you, again, tomorrow. “Yoi shumatsu wo.” = Have a great weekend.
WHEN ON OKINAWA – You can also say it in “Uchinaaguchi” (island dialect) like this: “U ki-mi so-chi” = Good morning “Utaimi so-chi” = (Thanks for all your hard work [said when leaving work].)
Pronunciation key: “A” is short (like “ah”); “E” is short (like “get”); “I” is short (like “it”); “O” is long (like “old”); “U” is long (like “tube”); and “AI” is a long “I” (like “hike”). Most words are pronounced with equal emphasis on each syllable, but “OU” is a long “O” with emphasis on that syllable.
