Some things that are said in Japanese have no literal meaning even in Japanese. These things are said just because it is tradition.

Some examples would be

• Itekimasu(said when leaving home)
• Itarashai(said after someone says itekimasu)
• Tadaimaa(said when returning to home)
• Okairi-nasai(said after someone says tadaimaa)
• Itadakimasu(said before eating)

That's pretty much the basics.

actually itadakimasu means 'to receive' or I will receive.

I've watched enough anime to pick these up. I tried a japanese lesson podcast, but this is about all they taught you before they wanted you to shell out cash. ><

irrashaimasen! = Welcome!

tribzi you should try japanesepod101. That's where I learned a good amount of jp, even if little. I listen to bout 40 podcasts.

I've actually listened to some of their podcasts, but I have to say, I have a difficult time learning language in that method. Maybe I'll try harder.

Also a question. Does anyone know how to make a noun plural in japanese?

Chaos does

Um there actually isn't any, if I remember correctly. you just say the amount number + the noun.

or if you mean 'they' in jp is karera (for guys/mix) and kanojora or kanojotachi (all girls)

It's been a year since I listened to their podcasts now, sry.

Good to know, thank you Chaos

mondai nai = no problem

it substitutes doitashimashite or something, like no problem substitutes you're welcome.

do itashi mashite is said more when you want to say it respectfully, you can figure that out from animes

yea.. wait so it's 3 separate words??

どいたしまして

wait, it's actually dou..

technicalities...

hey, it's confusing sometimes if it's just o or ou...