15 ways to say “you” and “you” in Japanese

Engage in conversation without misunderstanding

As they say, the first impression goes a long way! Proper salutation, different degrees of politeness... in Japanese, things get slightly more complicated since there is no strictly defined form for addressing others. Here are a few you can use in confidence!

 

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