よくいらっしゃいました。どうぞおあがりください。
Welcome. Please come in.
Genkan de kyaku o mukaeru toki, "Yoku irasshaimashita. Dōzo oagari kudasai" to iu.
→ When welcoming a guest at the entrance, say "Welcome. Please come in."
おじゃまします。
Excuse me for disturbing you. (Said when entering someone's home)
Yūjin no ie ni hairu toki, "Ojamashimasu" to aisatsu suru.
→ When entering a friend's house, say "Ojamashimasu" (Excuse me).
ご無沙汰しています。お元気でいらっしゃいましたか。
It's been a long time. Have you been well?
Onshi ni atte, "Gobusata shite imasu. Ogenki de irasshaimashita ka" to tazuneru.
→ Upon meeting a former teacher, ask "It's been a long time. Have you been well?"
ええ、おかげさまで。
Yes, thanks to you (I'm fine).
"Genki desu ka" to kikare, "Ee, okagesama de" to kotaeru.
→ When asked "How are you?", reply "Yes, thanks to you."
つまらないものですが
This is a little something for you (humble)
Temiyage o watasu toki, "Tsumaranai mono desu ga" to itte watasu.
→ When handing over a gift, say "This is a little something" (lit. it's a boring thing).
ありがとうございます。遠慮なくいただきます。
Thank you. I will accept it without hesitation.
Okashi o susumerarete, "Arigatō gozaimasu. Enryo naku itadakimasu" to kotaeru.
→ When offered sweets, reply "Thank you. I will accept it without hesitation."
お茶をお持ちします。
I will bring some tea.
Kyaku ga suwatta node, "Ocha o omochi shimasu" to tsutaeru.
→ Since the guest sat down, tell them "I will bring some tea."
どうぞおかまいなく
Please don't go to any trouble.
"Ocha o iremashō ka" to iware, "Dōzo okamai naku" to kotowaru.
→ When asked "Shall I make tea?", decline by saying "Please don't go to any trouble."
ゆっくりしていってください。
Please stay as long as you like / Relax.
Kaerō to suru kyaku ni, "Mada jikan ga arimasu kara, yukkuri shite itte kudasai" to iu.
→ Say to a guest leaving, "There's still time, so please stay as long as you like."
ごゆっくりお召し上がりください。
Please enjoy your meal (slowly).
Ryōri o dashita ato, "Goyukkuri omeshiagari kudasai" to aisatsu suru.
→ After serving food, say "Please enjoy your meal."
友人を家に招く
Invite a friend to one's home
Shūmatsu ni yūjin o ie ni maneite pātī o suru.
→ Invite a friend to the house on the weekend and have a party.
友人を家に招待する
Invite a friend to one's home
Tanjōbi ni yūjin o ie ni shōtai suru.
→ Invite a friend to the house for a birthday.
座り心地がいいソファー
Comfortable sofa (to sit on)
Kono sofā wa yawarakute suwarigokochi ga ii.
→ This sofa is soft and comfortable to sit on.
寝心地がいいベッド
Comfortable bed (to sleep on)
Kōkyū hoteru de negokochi ga ii beddo ni tomaru.
→ Stay at a luxury hotel with a comfortable bed.
居心地がいい家
Cozy home / Comfortable home
Kazoku ga nakayoshi de, totemo igokochi ga ii ie da.
→ The family gets along well, so it's a very comfortable home.
家で過ごす
Spend time at home
Kyūjitsu wa ie de sugosu koto ga ooi.
→ I often spend holidays at home.
ゆっくりする
Relax / Take it easy
Onsen ni haitte, dōzo yukkuri shite kudasai.
→ Please take a bath in the hot spring and relax.
のんびりする
Relax / Take it easy
Taishokugo wa inaka de nonbiri shitai.
→ After retirement, I want to live leisurely in the countryside.
くつろぐ
Relax / Make oneself at home
Ribingu no sofā de kutsurogu.
→ Relax on the sofa in the living room.
快適に暮らす
Live comfortably
Eakon no okage de, natsu demo kaiteki ni kuraseru.
→ Thanks to the air conditioner, I can live comfortably even in summer.
半額セール
Half-price sale
Sūpā no hangaku sēru ni iku.
→ Go to the supermarket's half-price sale.
手ごろな価格
Affordable price / Reasonable price
Kono mise wa tegorona kakaku de ranchi ga taberareru.
→ You can eat lunch at a reasonable price at this restaurant.
