Conversation Phrases– category –
Speak Japanese naturally from day one. This hub covers everyday expressions, greetings, situational phrases, and real conversation patterns used by native speakers — practical and immediately usable.
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Snap/Blow up：”kireru” Japanese Phrase #279
切れる has several meanings in Japanese — but one of the most important (and dramatic!) is “to snap” or “lose one’s temper.” Let’s explore it! MeaningExampleto snap / lose temperキレる (lose it / blow ... -
In order：”junban ni” Japanese Phrase #278
順番に is a super practical expression that comes up in classrooms, workplaces, and everyday life. Let’s learn it! JapaneseReadingMeaning順番にjunban niin order / one by one / taking turns順番junbanorder / sequence / turn 【What Do... -
Looking good.：”ī kanji dayo” Japanese Phrase #277
いい感じだよ is one of those versatile Japanese phrases that comes up all the time. Let’s break it down! JapaneseReadingMeaningいい感じだよii kanji dayoLooking good! / That feels right! / Things are going well!いい感じii kanjigood ... -
I’m glad you like it.：”kiniitte kurete ureshī” Japanese Phrase #276
When someone likes a gift you gave or something you made, this is the perfect phrase to respond with! JapaneseReadingMeaning気に入ってくれて嬉しいki ni itte kurete ureshiiI’m glad you like it / I’m happy you’re pleased ... -
Cover up for：”kabau” Japanese Phrase #275
The verb かばう is a really useful one to know for understanding relationships and loyalty in Japanese culture. Let’s explore it! JapaneseReadingMeaningかばうkabauto protect / to cover for / to take someone’s sideかばってあげ... -
I can eat everything except___.：___”igai wa nandemo tabereru” Japanese Phrase #274
Trying to explain your food restrictions in Japanese? This phrase — 〜以外は何でも食べられる — is exactly what you need! JapaneseReadingMeaning〜以外は何でも食べられる~ igai wa nandemo tabereruI can eat everything except ~以外igaiexcept ... -
Have a big mouth：”kuchi ga karui” Japanese Phrase #273
Today’s expression — 口が軽い — is a great idiom to know! Let’s find out what it means and how to use it. JapaneseReadingMeaning口が軽いkuchi ga karuito have a big mouth / to be a blabbermouth口が重いkuchi ga omoito be tight-... -
Itchy：”kayui” Japanese Phrase #272
Feeling itchy? There’s a perfect word for that in Japanese — and it’s more useful than you might think! JapaneseReadingMeaning痒いkayuiitchy痒みkayumian itch / itchiness (noun)痒くなるkayuku naruto become itchy 【What Does 痒... -
I’m proud of you.：”sugoi jan！” Japanese Phrase #271
If you watch Japanese TV or anime, you’ve probably heard すごいじゃん — let’s break it down! JapaneseReadingMeaningすごいじゃんsugoi janThat’s amazing! / Wow, that’s great!すごいsugoiamazing, incredibleじゃんjanis... -
Disposable：tsukai sute。Japanese Phrase #269
The word 使い捨て is everywhere in daily Japanese life. Let’s learn what it means and how to use it! JapaneseReadingMeaning使い捨てtsukai sutedisposable; use-and-throw-away使うtsukauto use捨てるsuteruto throw away 【What Does 使い...
