A polite way to greet someone in the evening. The intonation rises slightly at the end.

In Japan, greetings are important. Saying [こんばんは] can set a friendly tone for your interaction.

Use [一緒に] (issho ni) with verbs to invite someone to join you in an activity.

[飲みませんか？] (nomimasen ka?) is a polite invitation to drink together.

Japanese culture values politeness and subtlety. This phrase is a gentle way to suggest spending time together.

Combining [一緒に] (issho ni) with [飲みませんか？] makes a polite and inviting question.

In Japanese bars, it's common to initiate conversation with a stranger by offering to buy them a drink.

This phrase can be used positively to agree with someone's suggestion.

A formal way to express gratitude. It can be used in most situations.

Expressing gratitude is important in Japanese culture to show appreciation for someone's actions.

This question is useful when getting to know someone's taste preferences.

At a bar, asking about drink preferences can be a great icebreaker.