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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急ぎじゃないから: How to Say “No Hurry” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning急ぎじゃないからisogi ja nai karaThere’s no hurry / Take your time (casual)急がなくていいよisoganakute ii yoYou don’t need to hurryゆっくりでいいよyukkuri de ii yoIt’s fine to take it slowlyお急... -
覚えていない: How to Say “I Don’t Remember” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning覚えていないoboete inaiI don’t remember (neutral/plain)覚えていませんoboete imasenI don’t remember (polite)忘れたwasuretaI forgot記憶にないkioku ni naiI have no memory of it (formal) How do I say ̶... -
お揃い: How to Say “Matching” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningお揃いosoroiMatching / coordinated (clothes, items, pairs)お揃いでosoroi deIn matching / as a set / together (with matching items)揃えるsoroeruTo match / to put together / to complete a set I heard お揃い when my ... -
Give it a shot/go!：”yatte miyou!” Japanese Phrase #210
ExpressionReadingMeaningやってみようyatte miyouLet’s give it a try / Let’s go for itやってみるyatte miruTo try doing (something)試してみようtameshite miyouLet’s test it / Let’s experiment I hear やってみよう all t... -
I don’t get the point!：”pin to konai！” Japanese Phrase #192
ピンとこない — this is such a useful Japanese phrase! But what does ピン mean, and when do you use it? ピンとこない means “it doesn’t click” or “I don’t get it” — something doesn’t re... -
What a surprise!：”bikkuri shita-！” Japanese Phrase #191
びっくりした！— This is one of the most spontaneous, natural expressions in Japanese. If something surprises you, this is what comes out! びっくりした means “I was surprised!” or “What a surprise!” It’... -
I’m glad to hear that!：”sore wa yokatta！” Japanese Phrase #189
それはよかった！— This short phrase carries so much warmth in Japanese. It’s one of the most natural responses when you hear good news from someone. それはよかった means “I’m glad to hear that!” or “Th... -
Have you ever ___?：”___shitakoto wa arimasu ka？” Japanese Phrase #177
【 Japanese Phrase #177】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “___したことはありますか？(shitakoto wa arimasu ka)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! ___したことはあ... -
I’ll think about it!：”kangae te oku yo!” Japanese Phrase #175
考えておくよ — this phrase sounds like a positive response, but in Japanese it often means something very different from what English speakers expect! Exactly! 考えておく (kangaete oku) literally means “I’ll think about... -
You have good taste!：”sensu ī ne！” Japanese Phrase #170
センスいいね！— This is a compliment you’ll hear all the time in Japanese. What does it mean, and how do you use it naturally? センスいいね means “You have good taste!” or “That’s stylish!” センス come...
