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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I don’t get the point!：”pin to konai！” Japanese Phrase #192
ピンとこない — this is such a useful Japanese phrase! But what does ピン mean, and when do you use it? ピンとこない means “it doesn’t click” or “I don’t get it” — something doesn’t re... -
What a surprise!：”bikkuri shita-！” Japanese Phrase #191
びっくりした！— This is one of the most spontaneous, natural expressions in Japanese. If something surprises you, this is what comes out! びっくりした means “I was surprised!” or “What a surprise!” It’... -
I’m glad to hear that!：”sore wa yokatta！” Japanese Phrase #189
それはよかった！— This short phrase carries so much warmth in Japanese. It’s one of the most natural responses when you hear good news from someone. それはよかった means “I’m glad to hear that!” or “Th... -
Have you ever ___?：”___shitakoto wa arimasu ka？” Japanese Phrase #177
【 Japanese Phrase #177】 Discover a new phrase each day to use in your Japanese! What does “___したことはありますか？(shitakoto wa arimasu ka)” mean? Visit daily to learn some popular Japanese phrases on a regular basis! ___したことはあ... -
I’ll think about it!：”kangae te oku yo!” Japanese Phrase #175
考えておくよ — this phrase sounds like a positive response, but in Japanese it often means something very different from what English speakers expect! Exactly! 考えておく (kangaete oku) literally means “I’ll think about... -
You have good taste!：”sensu ī ne！” Japanese Phrase #170
センスいいね！— This is a compliment you’ll hear all the time in Japanese. What does it mean, and how do you use it naturally? センスいいね means “You have good taste!” or “That’s stylish!” センス come... -
If I were you __：”moshi watashi dattara__” Japanese Phrase #163
もし私だったら — this is the key phrase for giving advice or imagining what you would do in someone else’s situation in Japanese! Right! もし私だったら (moshi watashi dattara) means “If I were you” or “If I ... -
Cheer up!：”genki dashite！” Japanese Phrase #162
元気を出して — one of the most heartfelt things you can say to someone who’s feeling down in Japanese. But there’s more to it than just “Cheer up!” 元気を出して (genki o dashite) literally means “Put o... -
Cheers!：”kanpai”！Japanese Phrase #155
乾杯 (kanpai) — one of the first Japanese words many learners pick up! But do you know exactly when to use it, what it means, and how to use it beyond just “Cheers”? 乾杯 literally means “dry cup” — th... -
Oh! Look at the time!：”e mō kon’na jikan！” Japanese Phrase #137
え、もうこんな時間！ — This is one of those expressions that pops up in Japanese conversation all the time, especially after a fun gathering or a busy workday. Yes! It literally means “Oh! It’s already this time!”...
