Duolingo Japanese episode 5 Greetings

Which Japanese phrase for "thank you" is considered the most formal and polite, suitable for strangers, teachers, and bosses?

• Doumo

• Arigatou

• Doumo Arigatou

• Arigatou Gozaimasu

To politely thank someone for an action they performed in the past, which ending would you use with "Arigatou Gozaimasu"?

• Arigatou Gozaimasu

• Doumo Arigatou

• Arigatou Gozaimashita

• Doumo Arigatou Gozaimasu

In the Japanese phrase "Doumo Sumimasen," what is the primary function of the word "Doumo"?

• It means "thank you very much."

• It adds an extra level of politeness or completeness to the expression.

• It indicates that the action is in the past tense.

• It directly translates to "excuse me."

When spoken quickly, the Japanese phrase "Dewa" (meaning "well then" or "farewell") often informally transforms into which sound?

• Ne

• Ja

• Sayounara

• Konbanwa

What is the most appropriate response to "Thank you" in Japanese in most everyday situations?

• どういたしまして (Douitashimashite)

• いいえ (Iie)

• こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

• おやすみなさい (Oyasuminasai)

When greeting a teacher in the morning, which Japanese phrase is generally considered the most polite?

• おはよう (Ohayou)

• こんにちは (Konnichiwa)

• おはようございます (Ohayou gozaimasu)

• おやすみなさい (Oyasuminasai)

Which Japanese phrase is used to say "Please" when asking someone to do something for you, rather than asking for a specific item?

• ください (Kudasai)

• お願いします (Onegaishimasu)

• どうぞ (Douzo)

• すみません (Sumimasen)

What is the meaning of "こちらこそ" (kochirakoso) when used in response to someone?

• Thank you very much

• You're welcome

• Me too/Likewise

• Good bye