Day 1: Starting School

Japanese Classroom Greetings

Your first conversation with Yui Sensei begins here.

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Why Classroom Greetings Matter

In Japanese culture, starting the day with a polite greeting is essential. Using the right phrases shows respect and makes a great first impression on your teachers and classmates. Yui Sensei expects nothing less than a cheerful greeting!

おはようございます Ohayou Gozaimasu

Meaning: Good Morning (Polite version used for teachers/seniors)

宜しくお願いします Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu

Meaning: Nice to meet you / I'm in your hands (Used when starting a new relationship)

How to Introduce Yourself

When Yui Sensei asks for your name, respond with confidence and politeness. Simply adding "Desu" (is/am/are) at the end of your name is the standard way to introduce yourself.

[Your Name] です。宜しくお願いします。
([Your Name] desu. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.)

Scene Preview: Meeting your New Teacher

Yui Sensei

Yui Sensei: "Hello everyone! My name is Yui, and I'll be your trainee teacher for the next month. I look forward to working with you!"

In "YUI&YUTO," you are one of the students in that very classroom. How will you respond to win her heart? Experience it yourself!

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📖 Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the correct way to greet a teacher in Japan?
Use 「おはようございます」(Ohayou Gozaimasu) every morning. This polite form is required when speaking to teachers or seniors. With close friends of the same age, 「おはよう」(Ohayou) without the formal ending is natural. In Japanese culture, using the correct politeness level is as important as the greeting itself.
❓ When do you use 宜しくお願いします (Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu)?
This phrase is used when meeting someone for the first time, starting a new project together, or asking for a favor. It roughly means 'I'm in your hands' or 'Please take care of me.' It's one of the most versatile and frequently used phrases in Japanese daily life—far more common than a simple 'nice to meet you.'
❓ How do you properly end a class in Japanese?
At the end of class, students say 「ありがとうございました」(Arigatou gozaimashita) to thank the teacher. The teacher typically responds with 「お疲れ様でした」(Otsukaresama deshita), acknowledging everyone's hard work. This closing ritual is standard in Japanese schools and workplaces alike.