Conversation Phrases– category –
Speak Japanese naturally from day one. 360 everyday phrases covering greetings, daily expressions, situational language, and formal speech. See /japanese-conversation-phrases-guide/ for a curated starting point.
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I’m looking forward to it!：”tanoshimi ni shiteru ne！” Japanese Phrase #34
楽しみにしてる — one of the most useful phrases in Japanese! It means "I'm looking forward to it" and shows up constantly in daily conversation. Let's master it! 楽しみにしている is essential for expressing anticipation and excit... -
I don’t give a fuck!：”shiru ka boke!” Japanese Phrase #31
知るかボケ！— This is one of those blunt, slangy expressions that shows up in anime, manga, and casual Japanese conversation. It's rough, but understanding it is essential for real Japanese! Be careful — 知るかボケ is quite rude! But... -
Such a dog!：チャラいよ！Japanese Phrase #23
チャラい — you'll hear this word when describing someone flashy, shallow, or irresponsible in Japanese. It's an important word to know for understanding Japanese conversations about people and personality! チャラい is very common... -
Of course, I will.：もちろん、そうするよ！Japanese Phrase #21
もちろんそうするよ — Of course I will! This natural phrase uses two key Japanese words: もちろん (of course) and そうする (to do so). Let's break this phrase down and learn how to use it naturally! This is a really useful phrase for ... -
Abs!：fukkin！Japanese Phrase #16
腹筋 (ふっきん) — you've probably heard this word in fitness videos or at the gym. It literally means "abdominal muscles" (abs), but it's also the name of the classic sit-up exercise. Let's learn it! 腹筋 is a great word beca... -
Rain bringer：”ame on’na / ame otoko” Japanese Phrase #13
Have you heard a Japanese person say 私って雨女なんだよね? It means they believe they bring rainy weather wherever they go — a fun Japanese superstition worth knowing! 雨女 and 雨男 are part of Japanese popular culture. Let's look at... -
Flaming!：炎上する。Japanese Phrase #11
You might have seen 炎上 (えんじょう) used in Japanese social media news. It literally means "to catch fire" — but in modern Japanese, it means something is going viral in a very bad way! 炎上する is one of the most interesting modern Ja... -
I’m sick of ___!：___ni unzari！Japanese Phrase #7
Have you heard someone say うんざり in Japanese? It expresses being fed up, sick of something, or utterly exhausted by a situation. Let's dive in! うんざり is one of those expressive Japanese words that captures frustration and exasp... -
It means a lot!：”tottemo ureshī！” Japanese Phrase #6
とっても嬉しい! — You've probably seen this phrase and wondered: how is とっても different from とても, and what's the best way to express happiness in Japanese? Great question! Let's explore とっても嬉しい and related happin... -
Have no class!：”gehin！” Japanese Phrase #4
Have you ever heard someone describe behavior as 下品 (げひん) in Japanese? It means vulgar, crude, or rude — and it's a word that comes up a lot in everyday conversation! In this lesson we'll break down 下品 — its meaning, usage...
