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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さあ: The Japanese Word That Means Everything from “Come On” to “Who Knows?”
ExpressionReadingMeaning / UseさあsaaWho knows? / Hmm... / Well... / Come on!さあ、行こうsaa, ikouCome on, let’s go! (prompting action)さあ、どうぞsaa, douzoHere you go / Please (offering something)さあねsaa neWho knows? / I really... -
なんでだろう: How to Say “I Wonder Why” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningなんでだろうnande darouI wonder why / How strangeなぜだろうnaze darouI wonder why (more formal)どうしてだろうdoushite darouI wonder why / why is that不思議だなfushigi da naHow mysterious / how strange I hear なん... -
たぶん vs きっと vs おそらく: How to Say “Probably” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingCertaintyMeaningたぶんtabun~70%Probably / I think soおそらくosoraku~80%Probably / most likely (more formal)きっとkitto~90%Surely / certainly / I’m pretty sureかもしれないkamoshirenai~50%Maybe / might / possibly絶対... -
だんだん: How to Say “Gradually” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだんだんdandanGradually / little by little / more and moreだんだん〜になるdandan ~ ni naruTo gradually become ~だんだんとdandan toGradually (slightly more formal/emphatic form) だんだん is one of the first Japanes... -
だから何？: How to Say “So What?” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだから何？dakara nani?So what? / And? / What’s your point?だからってdakara tteJust because / Even so (with a counter-nuance)それで？sore de?And then? / So? (curious or dismissive)で、何が言いたいの？de, nani... -
手柄を取る: How to Say “Take Credit” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning手柄を取るtegara wo toruTo take credit / to claim the achievement手柄tegaraAchievement / credit / meritorious deed手柄を立てるtegara wo tateruTo accomplish a meritorious deed / to distinguish oneself手柄を横取りす... -
気にしないで: How to Say “No Worries” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning気にしないでkini shinai deDon’t worry about it (casual)気にしないでくださいkini shinai de kudasaiPlease don’t worry about it (polite)大丈夫だよdaijoubu da yoIt’s fine / No worries気にしなくていい... -
だるい: How to Express That Sluggish, Heavy Feeling in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだるいdaruiSluggish / heavy / achy / I feel lazyだるさdarusaSluggishness / heaviness (noun form)体がだるいkarada ga daruiMy body feels heavy / I feel run-downだるくなってきたdaruku natte kitaI’m starting to ... -
挑発する: How to Say “Provoke” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning挑発するchouhatsu suruTo provoke / to taunt / to incite挑発的chouhatsu-tekiProvocative煽るaoruTo fan / to incite / to stir up (casual provocation)刺激するshigeki suruTo stimulate / to provoke (broader meaning) How... -
本当によかったね: How to Say “I’m So Happy For You” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning本当によかったねhontou ni yokatta neI’m so glad for you / That’s wonderful (casual)本当によかったですhontou ni yokatta desuI’m so glad (polite)よかった！yokatta!Great! / What a relief! / I’...
