〜から来ました
[country] kara kimashita
I came from [country]
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Standard reply when asked where you are from.
日本は初めてです
Nihon wa hajimete desu
This is my first time in Japan
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If it's your second time, say: 2回目です (Nikaime desu).
日本のご飯はとても美味しいです
Nihon no gohan wa totemo oishii desu
Japanese food is very delicious
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Guaranteed warm smile from locals.
今日は寒いですね
Kyou wa samui desu ne
It's cold today, isn't it?
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Great winter icebreaker in December.