Conversation Phrases– category –
Practical Japanese phrases for real conversations. Greetings, daily talk, restaurant and travel situations with natural usage examples. Browse by topic: Greetings, Daily Expressions, Situational Phrases. Full overview at the Conversation Hub.
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Japanese Shopping and Money Vocabulary: Prices, Sizes, Payment, Receipts, Tax-Free, Staff Phrases, and Common Mistakes
**Target level**: JLPT N5–N4 / Beginner–Intermediate **Topic**: A complete guide to Japanese shopping and money vocabulary for English speakers — covering store and product vocabulary, payment methods, what you say vs. what staff say, si... -
Japanese Places and Directions Vocabulary: どこ, ここ, そこ, 右, 左, 駅, 店, and How to Ask for Directions
**Target level**: JLPT N5–N4 / Beginner to Low-Intermediate **Topic**: An integrated guide to Japanese places and directions vocabulary — combining Ko-So-A-Do demonstratives, direction words, place names, particle usage (に/で/へ), askin... -
Japanese Weather and Nature Vocabulary: Seasons, Forecasts, and Phrases for Everyday Conversation
**Target level**: JLPT N5–N4 / Beginner–Intermediate **Topic**: A unified guide covering Japanese weather words, seasonal vocabulary, forecast expressions, temperature adjectives, small talk patterns, nature nouns, and travel phrases — w... -
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# Japanese Food and Restaurant Vocabulary: Menus, Ordering, Taste Words, Dietary Needs, and What Staff Will Say **Target level**: JLPT N5–N4 / Beginner–Intermediate **Topic**: A complete guide to Japanese food and restaurant vocabulary f... -
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# Japanese Greetings and Basic Phrases for English Speakers: Natural Aisatsu, Politeness, Situation, and Common Mistakes **Target level**: JLPT N5–N4 / Beginner **Topic**: A complete "when to say what" guide to Japanese greetings — sorte... -
How to Say “I See” in Japanese: naruhodo, sou ka, wakatta, and More
How do you say “I see” in Japanese? naruhodo, sou ka, sou desu ka, wakarimashita, shouchi shimashita — each works differently. Full guide with formality table, flowchart, quiz, and FAQ. -
Japanese Culture and Communication: Politeness and Etiquette
You studied the grammar. You memorized the vocabulary. You can conjugate verbs in five different forms. But when you finally have a real conversation with a Japanese person, something feels off. They smile but seem uncomfortable. You ask... -
Japanese Travel Phrases: What to Say and Hear in Japan
You've studied a few Japanese phrases, packed your bags, and landed in Tokyo. The immigration officer looks up and says something you didn't expect. The train station announcement plays three times but you still can't catch the platform ... -
Natural Japanese Phrases: Real Conversation and Politeness
You studied hard. You learned hiragana, katakana, and a stack of vocabulary. You can say 私の名前は〜です and どこですか？ without hesitation. But the moment you try to hold a real conversation with a Japanese person, something feels off... -
Japanese Study Plan for Travelers: Prepare for Your Trip
Most travel phrasebooks hand you a list of 100 phrases and wish you luck. T
