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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So far so good!：”ima no tokoro junchō dayo!” Japanese Phrase #285
“So far so good” is a common phrase in English — and 今のところ順調だよ is its natural Japanese equivalent. Let’s break it down! JapaneseReadingMeaning今のところ順調だよima no tokoro junchou dayoSo far so good! / Things... -
Have a nice/good day!：”ī ichinichi wo” Japanese Phrase #284
Want to wish someone a nice day in Japanese? いい一日を is the natural phrase — but there’s more to it than you might expect! JapaneseReadingMeaningいい一日を（お過ごしください）ii ichinichi wo (osugoshi kudasai)Have a nice day!い... -
In front of and to the right of___：”___no migi naname mae” Japanese Phrase #283
Giving directions in Japanese requires some specific vocabulary — including 斜め前 (naname mae). Let’s learn this useful positional expression! JapaneseReadingMeaning〜の右斜め前~ no migi naname maediagonally in front and to the ri... -
What are you doing here?：”konna tokoro de nani shite run desu ka?” Japanese Phrase #282
Ever run into someone unexpectedly and not know what to say in Japanese? Today’s phrase is perfect for that! JapaneseReadingMeaningこんなところで何してるんですか？konna tokoro de nani shite run desu ka?What are you doing here? / Wh... -
Cut down on alcohol：”osake no ryō wo herasu” Japanese Phrase #281
Need to talk about cutting back on drinking in Japanese? This phrase — お酒の量を減らす — is the one you need! JapaneseReadingMeaningお酒の量を減らすosake no ryou wo herasuto cut down on / reduce the amount of alcohol量ryouamount / quant... -
A fancy ___：”kōkyū” Japanese Phrase #280
Want to talk about luxury goods, fancy restaurants, or high-end products in Japanese? 高級 is your word! JapaneseReadingMeaning高級koukyuuluxury / high-class / high-grade高級なkoukyuu nafancy / high-end (adjective)高級品koukyuu hinluxury... -
Snap/Blow up：”kireru” Japanese Phrase #279
切れる has several meanings in Japanese — but one of the most important (and dramatic!) is “to snap” or “lose one’s temper.” Let’s explore it! MeaningExampleto snap / lose temperキレる (lose it / blow ... -
In order：”junban ni” Japanese Phrase #278
順番に is a super practical expression that comes up in classrooms, workplaces, and everyday life. Let’s learn it! JapaneseReadingMeaning順番にjunban niin order / one by one / taking turns順番junbanorder / sequence / turn 【What Do... -
Looking good.：”ī kanji dayo” Japanese Phrase #277
いい感じだよ is one of those versatile Japanese phrases that comes up all the time. Let’s break it down! JapaneseReadingMeaningいい感じだよii kanji dayoLooking good! / That feels right! / Things are going well!いい感じii kanjigood ... -
I’m glad you like it.：”kiniitte kurete ureshī” Japanese Phrase #276
When someone likes a gift you gave or something you made, this is the perfect phrase to respond with! JapaneseReadingMeaning気に入ってくれて嬉しいki ni itte kurete ureshiiI’m glad you like it / I’m happy you’re pleased ...
