Conversation Phrases– category –
Speak Japanese naturally from day one. 360 everyday phrases covering greetings, daily expressions, situational language, and formal speech. See /japanese-conversation-phrases-guide/ for a curated starting point.
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Can I ___ ?：”___shitemo ī desu ka?” Japanese Phrase #329
【 Japanese Phrase #329】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “___してもいいですか？(___shitemo ī desu ka?)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! ___してもいいですか？... -
Can I have a coke please?：”kōra kudasai” Japanese Phrase #328
【 Japanese Phrase #328】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “コーラください。(kōra kudasai)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! コーラください。(kōra kudasai) Can ... -
Any questions?：”nanika shitsumon wa arimasu ka？” Japanese Phrase #327
【 Japanese Phrase #327】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “何はありますか？(nanika shitsumon wa arimasu ka)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! 何はありますか？(... -
I’ll pass the phone to ___.：”___ni denwa wo kawaru” Japanese Phrase #326
【 Japanese Phrase #326】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “___に電話をかわる。(___ni denwa wo kawaru)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! ___に電話をかわる。(___... -
20+ Basic Japane Phrases You’ll Use Over and Over
【20+ Basic Japane Phrases You’ll Use Over and Over】 Do you want to know a lot of Japanese Phrases? Then read here! After remembering them, I’m sure your Japanese will turn like native Japanese speakers! Let’s go! Can't read between the... -
___ is calm.：”___wa ochitsuite ru” Japanese Phrase #325
〜は落ち着いている (〜wa ochitsuite iru) means "___ is calm," "___ is settled," or "___ has a composed feeling." The verb 落ち着く (おちつく, ochitsuku) is one of the most versatile and frequently used words in Japanese — it expresses ca... -
What a waste.：”mottai nai” Japanese Phrase #324
もったいない (mottai nai) is one of those uniquely Japanese words that perfectly captures a feeling most languages struggle to express in one phrase. It means "What a waste," "It's too good to waste," or "What a shame to throw that away.... -
41 Common Japanese Phrases for Everyday Use
【41 Common Japanese Phrases for Everyday Use】 Do you want to know a lot of Japanese Phrases? Then read here! After remembering them, I’m sure your Japanese will turn like native Japanese speakers! Let’s go! That's shameful!：みっともな... -
Thank you for ___.：”___shite kurete arigatō” Japanese Phrase #323
〜してくれてありがとう (〜shite kurete arigatō) is one of the most heartfelt and natural ways to say thank you in Japanese. It means "Thank you for doing ___" — and it's warmer and more specific than just ありがとう alone. Mastering this... -
What?：”e？” Japanese Phrase #322
え？ (e?) is one of the smallest but most expressive words in Japanese. Depending on your tone and the situation, it can mean "What?", "Really?", "Huh?", "Are you serious?", or simply express surprise or disbelief. It's a short exclamati...
