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How to say “Agree” with someone casually in Japanese When chatting with friends in Japanese, sometimes a simple “yes” isn’t enough, you want to really show that you feel the same way. Here are 5 casual ways to agree with someone like a native: 1. それな (sorena) – “I know, …

Words of Encouragement in Japanese Cheer Up in Japanese: Because We All Need That Anime Pep Talk Sometimes Feeling down? In Japanese, there’s a phrase for giving instant emotional CPR: 「元気出して！」(Genki dashite!) = Cheer up! / Hang in there! Other mood-boosting magic spells: 「大丈夫だよ！」(Daijoubu da yo!) = You’re gonna be …

5 Ways to say Good Night in Japanese 1. おやすみ (Oyasumi) Casual “Good night” used with family, friends, or people your age. Example: おやすみ、またあした！(Oyasumi, mata ashita!) Good night, see you tomorrow! 2. おやすみなさい (Oyasuminasai) Polite version of “Good night” — great for coworkers, elders, or formal situations. Example: 先生、おやすみなさい。 (Sensei, …

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How to say “But” in Japanese In Japanese, “but” is commonly expressed as: 1. でも (demo) – Casual, used in everyday conversation to show contrast. Example: 映画を見たい、でもお金がない。 (Eiga o mitai, demo okane ga nai.) I want to watch a movie, but I don’t have money. 2. しかし (shikashi) – Formal, …

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How do you say “Where is the bathroom?” in Japanese When you’re asking where the bathroom is, you can ask either of the following: 1. トイレはどこですか？ (Toire wa doko desu ka?) Where is the toilet? 2. おてあらいはどこですか？ (Otearai wa doko desu ka?) Where is the bathroom? (more polite than トイレ) …

Fillers words in Japanese Here are some of the most common filler words you will encounter: 1. あの/ ano すみません。あのー東京駅はどこですか？ sumimasen. anoーtoukyou eki wa doko desu ka? “Excuse me. Um… where is Tokyo Station?” => This is often used at the start of a sentence when trying to get someone’s …

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