How are… you? This is a very important question and is used every day in all conversations around the world. And more importantly, there are TONS of way to say it. Japanese is no different.
Learning Japanese can be daunting. It is a language with three levels of formality depending on social standing and the situation the speaker is in. We will start with the more business-friendly phrases. It is a deeply humble phrase and implies that the person being addressed has shown the speaker great kindness. It is ideal for expressing or receiving gratitude in a formal situation. This phrase is concise and useful if you want to convey how happy you were to have helped someone. If you wish to convey that you were happy to help, this is the phrase for you.
Your boss walks by your desk and gives you a promotion! Slang language is words and phrases you would use in a very casual environment. This is past tense version of the similar phrase you learned earlier. You can learn all about past tense usage in our Japanese lessons! Did your friend throw an amazing party last week?
Otou-san is just the tip of the paternal iceberg. Just like the U. The way Japan celebrates it is pretty similar too: presents, dinner out, and a greater willingness to just let dad relax and sip his beer in peace while relaxing on the couch and watching golf on TV.