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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You look mature for your age!：”otona ppoi ne！” Japanese Phrase #59
大人っぽい — this adjective is used all the time in Japanese to describe someone who looks or acts mature, sophisticated, or adult-like. Let's learn how to use it naturally! 大人っぽい is a great word to know because it shows up in f... -
Take it easy!：”muri shinaide ne！” Japanese Phrase #52
無理しないでね — this warm phrase shows up constantly in Japanese conversations. Whether you're comforting a tired friend or ending a message to a colleague, knowing how to use it naturally is essential! 無理しないでね is more than j... -
You pervert!：”hentai!” Japanese Phrase #37
変態 (へんたい) — most English speakers know this word from anime, but its Japanese meaning is broader and sometimes very different from what you might think. Let's look at all its meanings! 変態 has two very different usages in Japa... -
Don’t overdo it!：”muri shinai dene!” Japanese Phrase #36
無理しないでね — This warm, caring phrase is one of the most commonly used expressions in Japanese. It means "Don't push yourself" or "Take care of yourself." Let's learn how and when to use it! 無理しないでね is a phrase full of... -
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... -
知るかボケ (Shiru Ka Boke): What It Means and How Japanese Slang Works
Shiru ka boke means How would I know, idiot — a blunt slangy phrase from anime and informal Japanese. Learn the grammar behind shiru ka, the Osaka origin of boke, how it compares to baka, and the full spectrum from polite to rude ways to say I do not know. -
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...
