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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It’s not a big deal.：”taishita koto ja nai” Japanese Phrase #316
たいしたことじゃない (taishita koto ja nai) is a phrase every Japanese learner needs in their toolkit. It means "It's not a big deal," "It's nothing serious," or "It's not that great." It's versatile — used to downplay a problem, brush o... -
Persuade：”settoku suru” Japanese Phrase #315
説得する (せっとくする, settoku suru) means to persuade — to convince someone to change their mind or take an action through reasoning and explanation. It's a practical word you'll need in work, relationships, and everyday situations whe... -
That’s it.：”ijō desu” Japanese Phrase #314
以上です (いじょうです, ijō desu) is a simple but extremely useful phrase in Japanese. It means "That's all," "That's it," or "I'm done." You'll hear it at the end of presentations, announcements, reports, and even casual conversations. ... -
Do you want me to ___?：”___shiyō ka？” Japanese Phrase #313
〜しようか (〜shiyou ka) is the casual equivalent of しましょうか. It means "Do you want me to ___?" or "Wanna ___?" — a relaxed, friendly offer or suggestion used with friends, family, or people you're on casual terms with. If you want ... -
Would you like me to ___?：”___shimashou ka？” Japanese Phrase #312
〜しましょうか (〜shimashou ka) is an essential phrase for offering help or making suggestions in Japanese. It means "Shall I ___?" or "Would you like me to ___?" — a polite and natural way to offer assistance. It's one of the most usefu... -
I heard ___.：”___rashī ne” Japanese Phrase #311
らしいね (rashī ne) is a go-to phrase in Japanese for sharing something you've heard or something that seems to be true. It expresses hearsay or inference — you're relaying information or making an observation based on what you've been t... -
That looks good.：”oishisō dane” Japanese Phrase #309
おいしそうだね (oishisō dane) is a phrase you'll use almost every time food comes up in Japan. It means "That looks delicious!" or "That looks good!" — and understanding it teaches you one of the most useful grammar patterns in Japanese:... -
Selfish：”jiko chū” Japanese Phrase #308
自己中 (じこちゅう, jiko chuu) is one of those words you'll hear constantly in casual Japanese. It means selfish or self-centered — someone who only thinks about themselves. It's a shortened form of 自己中心的 (じこちゅうしんてき, jiko c... -
That would be nice.：”ī desu ne” Japanese Phrase #307
いいですね is one of those phrases that sounds simple but carries a lot of nuance depending on how you say it. Let’s master it! JapaneseReadingMeaningいいですねii desu neThat’s nice / That sounds great / Good ideaいいねii neN... -
I couldn’t care less.：”dō demo ī” Japanese Phrase #306
どうでもいい is a phrase that sounds harsh to English speakers but is actually very natural in Japanese. Let’s learn when it’s fine and when to be careful! JapaneseReadingMeaningどうでもいいdou demo iiI don’t care / it ...
