Hello, hello and welcome to Japanese survival phrases.

This course is designed to provide you with the language skills and knowledge to enable you to get the most out of your visit to Japan.

So join us for Japanese survival phrases. You'll be surprised at how far a little Japanese will go. Now before we jump in, remember to stop by survival phrases. You'll be surprised at how far a little Japanese will go. Now before we jump in,

remember to stop by survivalphrases.com, click on Japanese, and there you'll find the transcript

for this lesson, the accompanying PDF, and additional info in the post. If you stop by,

be sure to leave us a post. My name is Satchiko Nakagome, your language teacher

and cultural guide throughout this introductory course. Now I know that four names can be difficult to

remember, so I'll break down my names so that it leaves a strong impression on you. My first name is

Sachiko, Sachiko, which means happy child. My parents wanted me to be a happy child. Isn't that sweet?

My last name is Nakagome, Nakago me, which doesn't really mean anything in particular,

except you write it with the characters for

inside and include. So I was raised in Osaka and New York, which explains why I talk so fast.

My job is to help make your trip to Japan as enjoyable as possible. A few words here and there

can really help you get around, get connected with the locals, and share heartwarming experiences.

I want you and everyone you encounter in Japan to have a great time.

So stay tuned to Satch and Gambattte Kvdazai,

which means hang in there in Japanese.

Now, wherever your destination may be, manners are a must, and

in this respect, Japan is no different. So in our very first lesson, we'll be taking a look at a

phrase there is no excuse not to bring with you to Japan. Again, I'll stress this over and over. A little bit of the language can go such a long way.

In Japanese, thank you is

Arigato.

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