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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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... -
21 MOST COMMON JAPANESE IDIOMS AND PHRASES
【21 MOST COMMON JAPANESE IDIOMS AND PHRASES】 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! Just saying!：ちょっと言って... -
Is a complimentary breakfast served?：”chōshoku tsuki desuka？” Japanese Phrase #321
朝食付きですか？ (ちょうしょくつきですか, chōshoku tsuki desu ka?) is a phrase you'll need at Japanese hotels and ryokan. It means "Is breakfast included?" or "Does it come with breakfast?" Knowing this phrase — and the related vocabular... -
How far is it from here?：”koko kara dore kurai kakari masuka？” #320
ここからどれくらいかかりますか？ (koko kara dore kurai kakari masu ka?) is the essential phrase for asking distance or travel time in Japan. It means "How long / How far does it take from here?" — and understanding its structure will let... -
70+ Basic Japanese Phrases You’ll Use Over and Over
【70+ 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! Please call me ___ .：... -
Whose __ is this?：”kore dare no___？” Japanese Phrase #319
これ、誰の？ (kore, dare no?) is one of the most practical everyday phrases in Japanese. It means "Whose is this?" — a simple, natural way to ask who something belongs to. It's short, casual, and used all the time in schools, workplaces,... -
50+ Basic Japanese Phrases Beginners Must-Know
【50+ Basic Japanese Phrases】 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! You crack me up!：ちょううける！（chō ukeru！... -
I’ll give it a try.：”ganbaru” Japanese Phrase #318
頑張る (がんばる, ganbaru) is one of the most important words in the Japanese language — and one of the hardest to translate perfectly into English. It means to do your best, persevere, hang in there, or give it your all. Japanese people... -
That’s a tough question.：”sorewa muzukashī shitsumon desu ne” Japanese Phrase #317
それは難しい質問ですね (sorewa muzukashī shitsumon desu ne) means "That's a tough question" or "That's a difficult question, isn't it." It's a natural, polite way to buy yourself a moment to think — or to acknowledge that something genui...
