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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だから何？: How to Say “So What?” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだから何？dakara nani?So what? / And? / What’s your point?だからってdakara tteJust because / Even so (with a counter-nuance)それで？sore de?And then? / So? (curious or dismissive)で、何が言いたいの？de, nani... -
手柄を取る: How to Say “Take Credit” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning手柄を取るtegara wo toruTo take credit / to claim the achievement手柄tegaraAchievement / credit / meritorious deed手柄を立てるtegara wo tateruTo accomplish a meritorious deed / to distinguish oneself手柄を横取りす... -
気にしないで: How to Say “No Worries” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning気にしないでkini shinai deDon’t worry about it (casual)気にしないでくださいkini shinai de kudasaiPlease don’t worry about it (polite)大丈夫だよdaijoubu da yoIt’s fine / No worries気にしなくていい... -
だるい: How to Express That Sluggish, Heavy Feeling in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaningだるいdaruiSluggish / heavy / achy / I feel lazyだるさdarusaSluggishness / heaviness (noun form)体がだるいkarada ga daruiMy body feels heavy / I feel run-downだるくなってきたdaruku natte kitaI’m starting to ... -
挑発する: How to Say “Provoke” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning挑発するchouhatsu suruTo provoke / to taunt / to incite挑発的chouhatsu-tekiProvocative煽るaoruTo fan / to incite / to stir up (casual provocation)刺激するshigeki suruTo stimulate / to provoke (broader meaning) How... -
本当によかったね: How to Say “I’m So Happy For You” in Japanese
ExpressionReadingMeaning本当によかったねhontou ni yokatta neI’m so glad for you / That’s wonderful (casual)本当によかったですhontou ni yokatta desuI’m so glad (polite)よかった！yokatta!Great! / What a relief! / I’... -
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...
