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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Sloppy：”zatsu” Japanese Phrase #305
雑 is a very useful word in Japanese that describes something done carelessly, sloppily, or roughly. Let’s explore all the ways it’s used! JapaneseReadingMeaning雑zatsusloppy / rough / careless / messy雑な仕事zatsu na shigoto... -
Be Amazed：”akireru” Japanese Phrase #304
あきれる is a very expressive verb that captures that “I can’t believe this” feeling. Let’s learn when and how to use it! JapaneseReadingMeaningあきれるakireruto be stunned / to be dumbfounded / to be fed upあきれ... -
Oh, I see.：”a-, naruhodo” Japanese Phrase #303
なるほど is one of those words you hear constantly in Japanese conversations. Let’s learn what it really means, how to use it, and when to be careful! JapaneseReadingMeaningなるほどnaruhodoI see / Indeed / That makes sense / Ah, ri... -
Just a moment：”chotto matte”Japanese Phrase #302
ちょっと待って is one of the most useful phrases you’ll use every single day in Japanese. Let’s learn all its forms — from super casual to very polite! JapaneseReadingRegisterちょっと待ってchotto matteCasual — “wait a s... -
It’s likely to rain today.：”kyō wa ame ga furisō dane” Japanese Phrase #301
Talking about the weather is a natural conversation starter in Japan — and 〜そうだ is the key grammar to know. Let’s learn it through today’s phrase! JapaneseReadingMeaning今日は雨が降りそうだねkyou wa ame ga furisou da neIt... -
What Took You So Long?：”nande son’na ni jikan ga kakatta no？” Japanese Phrase #300
Need to ask “What took you so long?” in Japanese? Let’s learn the natural phrase! JapaneseReadingMeaningなんでそんなに時間がかかったの？nande son’na ni jikan ga kakatta no?What took you so long? / Why did it take ... -
Submit：”teishutsu suru” Japanese Phrase #299
提出する is an essential word for students and workers in Japan. Let’s master it! JapaneseReadingMeaning提出するteishutsu suruto submit / to hand in / to turn in提出teishutsusubmission / handing in提出期限teishutsu kigensubmission ... -
We’re running out of time.：”jikan ga nakunatte kima shita” Japanese Phrase #298
In meetings, classes, or timed events, you’ll often hear 時間がなくなってきました. Let’s break it down! JapaneseReadingMeaning時間がなくなってきましたjikan ga nakunatte kimashitaWe’re running out of time / Time is runni... -
Not likely.：”mazu nai ne” Japanese Phrase #297
まずないね is a great casual expression for expressing that something is very unlikely. Let’s learn it! JapaneseReadingMeaningまずないmazu naialmost certainly not / very unlikelyまずないねmazu nai neThat’s not likely / I doub... -
What if ___?：”moshi__dattara dō suru?” Japanese Phrase #296
Want to ask “What if...?” in Japanese? もし〜だったらどうする？ is exactly the phrase you need! JapaneseReadingMeaningもし〜だったらどうする？moshi ~ dattara dou suru?What would you do if ~?もしmoshiif (hypothetical)〜だった...
