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A situation in which words cannot be conveyed and communication is not possible can be very unsettling for both you and the other person.
However, if you can at least say hello, the atmosphere of the place will soften and you can create a situation where it is easy to communicate slowly even with clumsy words.

Greetings are very important in Japan.
Even if you don't understand difficult words, if you can greet the other person and open up to them, your hard work will be conveyed to them, and they will try to understand your thoughts.

言葉が伝わらず、コミュニケーションが取れない状況というのは、自分も相手も非常に不安になるものです。
しかし、最低限あいさつだけでもすることができれば、場の空気も和み、拙い言葉でもゆっくりコミュニケーションを取りやすい状況というものは作れます。

日本においてあいさつは非常に大切なものです。
難しい言葉はわからなくても、あいさつをして相手と打ち解けることができれば、あなたの一生懸命さが相手に伝わり、なんとか考えを理解しようとしてくれるはずです。

How to greet each time

Good morning
→「おはようございます」
　"ohayou gozaimasu"

A greeting used in the morning.
Also, the first greeting at work uses this regardless of the time of day.

Hello
→「こんにちは」
　"konnichiwa"

A greeting used during the day.
Approximately 11am to 5pm.

Good evening
→「こんばんは」
　"konbannwa"

Use it after the sun has set.

Good night
→「おやすみなさい」
　"oyasumi nasai"

This is a greeting used when going to bed.

Gratitude and apology

Thank you
→「ありがとうございます」
　"arigatou gozaimasu"

Sorry
→「ごめんなさい」
　"gomennasai"

Related article
・Word of apology

Meal time

Greeting at the beginning of a meal
→「いただきます」
　"itadakimasu"

Greeting at the end of a meal
→「ごちそうさまでした」
　"gochisousama deshita"

When you talk

Excuse me
→「すみません」
　"sumimasen"