Looking for practical Japanese (日本語) to Oromo phrases? This free guide lists 100 essential sentences for travel, study, work, and everyday conversation. Each line shows the Japanese phrase first, then the Oromo translation (Oromo) — so you can scan quickly before a trip, class, or video call.
The phrases are grouped into eight topics: greetings and pleasantries, useful phrases for travellers, everyday conversation, directions and getting around, shopping and dining, emergencies and health, work and business, and time, days and numbers. Use the table of contents to jump straight to greetings, directions, dining, emergencies, or numbers. You do not need perfect grammar to start — short, clear sentences often work better than silence when you are learning Oromo.
Tip: when a Oromo phrase looks unfamiliar, compare it with the Japanese wording — noticing word order differences helps you understand grammar naturally.
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Greetings and pleasantries
Hello, goodbye, please, thank you, and polite introductions for meeting new people.
こんにちは
Akkam(Konnichiwa)
ありがとう
Galatoomi(Arigatou)
おはようございます
Baga nagaan dhufte(Ohayou gozaimasu)
こんにちは
Baga nagaan dhufte galgala(Konnichiwa)
こんばんは
Baga nagaan dhufte(Konbanwa)
おやすみなさい
Baga halkan gaariidha(Oyasuminasai)
じゃね
Akkamitti si arguu(Ja ne)
さようなら
Nagaan buli(Sayounara)
お名前は何ですか?
Maqaan kee maali?(Onamae wa nan desu ka?)
私の名前はジョンです
Maqaan koo John dha(Watashi no namae wa Jon desu)
お元気ですか?
Akkam jirtu?(Ogenki desu ka?)
はじめまして
Siin wal arguu bareedaa(Hajimemashite)
Useful phrases for travellers
Airport, hotel, tickets, and transport phrases for getting around on a trip.
英語を話せますか?
Inni Afaan Ingiliffaa dubbataa?(Inni Afaan Ingiliffaa dubbataa?)
ヒンディー語があまり話せません
Ani Afaan Hindiin gaariidhaan dubbachuu hin dandeenye.(Hindīgo ga amari hanasemasen)