Language And Population

There is only one official language spoken in Japan, which is of course Japanese. However, many Japanese are able to understand English to a certain extent since English is the foreign language that everyone must learn as part of compulsory education.

Even if you don't understand Japanese, you can still certainly enjoy Japan. But if you know a few everyday Japanese phrases then it will make your trip even more memorable. A few words make a big difference.

Language And Population In Japan

Japanese	English
Ohayou gozaimasu	Good morning
Kon'nichiwa	Good afternoon
Kon'banwa	Good evening
Oyasumi nasai	Good night
Sayounara	Good-bye
Sumimasen	Excuse me
Gomen nasai	I am sorry
Wakarimasen	I don't understand
Arigatou	Thank you
Hai	Yes
Iie	No

Population

Japan's population is over 126 million. Most Japanese reside in densely populated urban areas. Japan's capital city is Tokyo. The population of the Tokyo Metropolitan Area including the city, some of its suburbs and the surrounding area is approximately 12 million.

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