When you’re learning Japanese, it’s really important to understand simple ways to say yes or no. You’ll hear these a lot in everyday talk. Here are some easy examples to help you out:

Simple Affirmation

1. Yes, I understand.
   Japanese: はい、わかります。
   (Hai, wakarimasu.)
   This is a simple way to show that you get what someone is saying. You can say this after someone explains something to you.

2. I eat sushi.
   Japanese: 私は寿司を食べます。
   (Watashi wa sushi o tabemasu.)
   This is a clear statement about what you like to eat or do.

Simple Negation

1. No, I don’t understand.
   Japanese: いいえ、わかりません。
   (Iie, wakarimasen.)
   You can use this phrase to politely say you don’t understand something. It’s helpful in class or when talking to someone who speaks Japanese.

2. I don’t eat sushi.
   Japanese: 私は寿司を食べません。
   (Watashi wa sushi o tabemasen.)
   This clearly tells others what you don't like or do.

Quick Tips for Using These Phrases

• Add "いいえ" (Iie) for saying no. It politely stops a positive question or statement.
• Use "はい" (Hai) to show agreement. It helps make your point clearer in a conversation.

Learning to use these simple phrases will help you talk like a native speaker. Once you recognize and use these in your chats, it feels great!