...is a word used as a polite request. It is used the same way one would use the English word "please" in the phrase "Please listen to me", but not to be confused with "please" as in "pleasure". Most of the time, it is shortened to "onegai" but such is a rather informal usage of the word.
...is a word used as a polite request. It is used the same way one would use the English word "please" in the phrase "Please listen to me", but not to be confused with "please" as in "pleasure". Most of the time, it is shortened to "onegai" but such is a rather informal usage of the word.
"Yoroshiku" is usually used as an introductory greeting. It literally translates to "well, good, or properly". If taken in a literal context, the phrase would mean "Please be good to me" but the phrase equivalent in English would be "Nice to meet you". It is spoken after giving out one's name when being introduced to someone or when meeting someone for the first time. "Yoroshiku" alone is good for informal acknowledgments such when making friends but it would be even more impressive if it is said with an "Onegaishimasu".So, Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu

...is an expression of affirmation and is used the same way as "Okay", "Go On" or "Go Ahead" depending on the situation. It's Tagalog equivalent would be "Sige". Saying "douzo" is usually associated with a hand gesture of affirmation be it a thumbs up, extending an open palm, or a nod. An example situation would be if someone wants to pass and says "Excuse me". You make way for the person to pass by, extend your hand to the free way, and say "douzo". A thumbs up would be cheerful and nice, but rather exaggerated.

"Ohayou Gozaimasu" is a greeting phrase which means "Good Morning". It can also be shortened to "Ohayou!" but such may be used only for informal acquaintances.
"Konnichiwa" means "Good Afternoon" but it is also commonly used like "Hi!". That's probably because afternoon is longest time of the day
Lastly, saying "Good Evening" in Nihongo is "Konbanwa"
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