The Japanese Video Phrasebook
by Memrise
- "happy birthday!"
- "'ka'"
- "'te'"
- "'he'"
- "wow, I didn't know that!"
- "'ke'"
- "'mo'"
- "so-so"
- "thank you (casual)"
- "'ba'"
- "of course"
- "of course, that's fine"
- "hi / thanks"
- "is it OK? / may I?"
- "incredible!"
- "'do'"
- "'ko'"
- "'n'"
- "'chi'"
- "'ha / wa'"
- "'a'"
- "'ri'"
- "'i'"
- "'go'"
- "'su'"
- "OMG"
- "I'm good / that's unnecessary"
- "how are you doing? (casual)"
- "is this spot available?"
- "there"
- "way over there"
- "I'm happy to hear that"
- "nice weather, isn't it?"
- "cold (weather)"
- "hot (weather)"
- "it's cold today, isn't it?"
- "today is another humid day, isn't it?"
- "it is, isn't it?"
- "is this your first time in Japan?"
- "it's not my first time"
- "actually ..."
- "it's the second time"
- "are you by yourself?"
- "I'm traveling alone"
- "it's a vacation"
- "I came with my friend"
- "where? (respectful)"
- "where did you come from? (respectful)"
- "I traveled here from Osaka"
- "where are you originally from?"
- "I'm originally from Yokohama"
- "what kind?"
- "what's Osaka like?"
- "funny / interesting"
- "fun"
- "it's a fun place"
- "it's a very lively place"
- "by the way ..."
- "by the way, what is your job?"
- "I'm an actor / I'm an actress"
- "I knew it!"
- "what, can you tell?"
- "that sounds interesting"
- "in that case (casual)"
- "I could tell because you are stylish"
- "is that so?!"
- "that sounds fun"
- "enjoy your trip!"
- "see you! (casual)"
- "it's not cold (weather)"
- "'wa'"
- "'ku'"
- "'se'"
- "'shi'"
- "'ji'"
- "'tsu'"
- "'no'"
- "'re'"
- "goodbye"
- "please"
- "no, thank you"
- "nice to meet you (before introduction)"
- "what's your name?"
- "I am ..."
- "nice to meet you (after introduction)"
- "um, excuse me... (getting attention)"
- "excuse me / I'm sorry"
- "a bit"
- "hi ... excuse me?"
- "what is it?"
- "what is this?"
- "yes, exactly"
- "no, that's not right"
- "here you go"
- "you're welcome"
- "hello"
- "welcome"
- "morning! (casual)"
- "good evening"
- "night! (casual)"
- "'cho'"
- "'zo'"
- "'sa'"
- "'na'"
- "'ra'"
- "'so'"
- "'ta'"
- "'o'"
- "'ki'"
- "'hi'"
- "'ho'"
- "'fu'"
- "'yu'"
- "'sho'"
- "'sha'"
- "'ru'"
- "'to'"
- "'mu'"
- "'me'"
- "ouch!"
- "please stop that"
- "is everything OK?"
- "it's all good"
- "really?"
- "it's not good / it's not allowed"
- "I understand / I know"
- "do you understand English?"
- "yes"
- "only a little bit"
- "slowly, please"
- "one more time, please"
- "I'm sorry"
- "I don't understand / I don't know"
- "please wait a second"
- "I'm starving"
- "I'm so thirsty"
- "me too/me neither"
- "cheers!"
- "thank you for the food (before meal)"
- "delicious! / skillfully done! (casual)"
- "it's awesome!"
- "you are a genius, you know that?"
- "thank you for the food (after meal)"
- "how much is it?"
- "do you have Wi-Fi?"
- "what is the Wi-Fi password?"
- "where is it?"
- "is it this way?"
- "that way"
- "hang in there! / good luck!"
- "what a shame!"
- "hurray!"
- "'jo'"
- "'pe'"
- "'pa'"
- "watch out!"
- "you made me jump!"
- "that's impossible"
- "in your direction"
- "which direction? / which?"
- "I like it"
- "do you like Japan?"
- "what do you like about it?"
- "what manga do you like?"
- "to know"
- "do you know Naruto?"
- "I like going to cat cafés"
- "to go ('-masu' form) / I will go"
- "I'm going to a cat café after this"
- "I like watching Kabuki"
- "have you seen this Kabuki before?"
- "I saw that yesterday"
- "how was it?"
- "it was awesome"
- "have you been to the hot spring yet?"
- "not yet"
- "I definitely recommend it"
- "you can relax"
- "do you get naked?"
- "not so much"
- "I don't like it"
- "I don't really like being naked in front of other people"
- "I'm embarrassed / I'm shy"
- "I hate it"
- "I used to hate it too"
- "but, I came to like it"
- "I don't go / I won't go"
- "would you like to go with me after this?"
- "if we are together, it'll probably be fun, you know?"
- "I like Japanese music"
- "you're weird! (politely)"
- "to each their own, I guess"
- "how is it?"
- "how about movies?"
- "what kind of movies do you like?"
- "I love it"
- "I love horror movies"
- "(I just realized) I'm hungry"
- "(I just realized) I'm thirsty"
- "to eat ('-masu' form)"
- "let's have something to eat"
- "to exist / there is ... ('-masu' form)"
- "is there a restaurant nearby?"
- "I want to eat"
- "what do you want to eat?"
- "I want to eat lots of different things"
- "to drink ('-masu' form)"
- "I want to drink"
- "I want to have (alcoholic) drinks"
- "welcome to our shop"
- "There are four of us"
- "this way please (respectful)"
- "what would you like to drink? (respectful)"
- "for the time being"
- "a beer, to start!"
- "are you ready to order? (respectful)"
- "what do you recommend?"
- "everything"
- "delicious"
- "they all look delicious"
- "which are you gonna go for?"
- "well ... (casual)"
- "what do I want ...? (talking to yourself)"
- "is there wasabi in this?"
- "wasabi is one of my favorite foods"
- "wow, you're so Japanese!"
- "I actually can't eat meat or fish"
- "I'm actually allergic to nuts"
- "can we share this between two people?"
- "can I have this please"
- "also ..."
- "is that all? (respectful)"
- "please wait a moment (respectful)"
- "thank you for waiting (respectful)"
- "hot (thing)"
- "cold / cool (thing)"
- "sweet"
- "spicy"
- "can I have a bite? (casual)"
- "can I have another please?"
- "you always have room for dessert"
- "the bill, please"
- "full / a lot"
- "I'm full"
- "hi! (entering someone's house)"
- "let me introduce my family"
- "this is my mom, Risa"
- "I am proud of my dad"
- "father (respectful)"
- "you look exactly like your father, you know?"
- "I know, right? (casual)"
- "I think so too"
- "do you have any siblings?"
- "I don't have any siblings"
- "I'm an only child"
- "elder sister (respectful) / a young lady"
- "all we do is argue"
- "elder brother (respectful) / a young man"
- "we always end up fighting over the remote control"
- "I know how you feel! (casual)"
- "it's not fair! (casual) / dishonest"
- "what kind of person is your little brother?"
- "(he) is surprisingly chatty, you know?"
- "I especially get along well with my younger sister"
- "my husband's cooking is the best in the world"
- "bye (when leaving home)"
- "bye (to the person leaving home)"
- "I know it's rude, but ..."
- "how many?"
- "how old are you? (respectful)"
- "secret"
- "I'm thirty years old"
- "you don't look it!"
- "you're too kind!"
- "grandpa"
- "grandma"
- "they are still deeply in love with each other"
- "mother (respectful)"
- "your mother is very pretty"
- "welcome home!"
- "come on, let's go!"
- "where should we go?"
- "I want to go to a castle"
- "I want to buy souvenirs"
- "let's ask at the tourism center"
- "please tell me"
- "please tell me the way to the Pokémon Center"
- "what's the difference between temples and shrines?"
- "firstly, they're different religions"
- "oh, I see! (casual)"
- "please give me a map"
- "is it far?"
- "can I walk there?"
- "is it open today?"
- "it's not open"
- "are there any interesting events happening?"
- "which do you recommend?"
- "what is a 'ninja experience'?"
- "what does 'taiken' mean?"
- "you can experience the life of a ninja"
- "it's a very popular tour"
- "I am interested in samurais"
- "I'm really intrigued"
- "what time is it now?"
- "what time does it start?"
- "it's from four to nine o'clock"
- "is it free?"
- "we have one adult and two children"
- "I'm really looking forward to it"
- "it's super exciting, isn't it?"
- "thank you (formal)"
- "no, I should be thanking YOU"
- "I have a reservation under the name Tanaka"
- "please take off your shoes"
- "please wear slippers"
- "yep, understood"
- "we have a hot spring"
- "please take off all your clothes when in the hot spring"
- "please also take off your underwear"
- "swimsuits are not allowed in the hot springs"
- "please be careful"
- "please be quiet"
- "please use your headphones"
- "there are lots of rules, aren't there?"
- "I want to relax once in a while"
- "enjoy your stay!"
- "we have yukata (summer kimonos)"
- "please choose whichever yukata you like"
- "what time does breakfast start?"
- "customer (respectful)"
- "your room is on the fifth floor (respectful)"
- "is it a tatami room?"
- "is it a futon or is it a bed?"
- "spacious / wide"
- "it's a big tatami room"
- "to be different / to be wrong"
- "it's completely different from the photos"
- "the futon is too small"
- "soft"
- "hard"
- "the pillow is too hard"
- "please exchange my pillow"
- "I accidentally lost my room key"
- "comfortable / feel good"
- "in the end, it's still great, isn't it?"
- "I'm just looking"
- "oh no! (for someone else's mistake)"
- "I've accidentally spilled it"
- "I've accidentally spilled coffee"
- "my trousers got dirty"
- "new"
- "I want it"
- "I want a new t-shirt"
- "I have lots of money"
- "please leave it up to me"
- "I think this will suit you"
- "actually, I'm wearing it too"
- "is it wrong?"
- "the English in the logo is wrong"
- "that can't be?!"
- "you're pulling my leg"
- "expensive / tall"
- "cheap"
- "it looks expensive"
- "because it's made in Japan"
- "that much / not that much"
- "it's not that expensive, you know"
- "if you buy it now, it's half price"
- "its a very good deal"
- "can I try it on?"
- "red suits you so well, doesn't it!"
- "the size fits you perfectly as well, doesn't it!"
- "it's a bit big"
- "do you have other sizes?"
- "what a shame! it's sold out"
- "can I pay on card?"
- "I'm okay on bags / I don't need bags"
- "I am going to Yokohama to hang out"
- "I am going to Tokyo to see pandas"
- "I am going to go see my mother in Hiroshima"
- "I will take the bus"
- "there are lots of exits in this station"
- "it's just like a maze"
- "I have no clue what is going on"
- "you dropped something!"
- "I don't understand how to buy tickets at all"
- "hard to understand"
- "it's really hard to understand"
- "do you have an electronic travel card?"
- "no, I don't have one"
- "it is a very useful card"
- "you can use it for trains or busses"
- "where can I buy it?"
- "if you're heading to Hiroshima, bullet trains are best"
- "it will depart soon"
- "what time will it arrive in Hiroshima?"
- "you take the central line"
- "please change at Shibuya station"
- "you get on the train, and then change at Tokyo station"
- "this bullet train is bound for Hiroshima"
- "the next stop is Kyoto"
- "does this stop at Shinjuku?"
- "I'll get off here"
- "are there any seats?"
- "unfortunately, all the seats are full"
- "the train is delayed"
- "there was an accident"
- "are you in a hurry?"
- "can I give you a lift?"
- "you're a lifesaver"
- "hello (on the phone)"
- "long time no see! (casual)"
- "it's been a while! (respectful)"
- "I was about to text you"
- "I was just about to call you now"
- "it's been ages, why don't we meet up?"
- "why don't we meet up for coffee or something?"
- "sounds good!"
- "this weekend is a long weekend, isn't it?"
- "is there anywhere you want to go?"
- "is there something you want to do?"
- "I want to eat something delicious"
- "where should we meet up?"
- "are you free now?"
- "I'm not free at all"
- "I have plans"
- "because I'm a popular person"
- "come on, I'm joking"
- "what should we do?"
- "will the weather be alright? (casual)"
- "let's go cherry blossom veiwing"
- "have you been cherry blossom viewing yet this year?"
- "I haven't been yet"
- "have you seen the baby panda yet?"
- "I haven't seen it yet"
- "perfect timing!"
- "I saw it last week, actually"
- "cute"
- "it was very cute"
- "it wasn't that cute"
- "I'm holding a birthday party next week"
- "please make sure you come"
- "happy birthday (casual)"
- "let's sing till the morning"
- "let's party tonight!"
- "it's all-you-can-drink"
- "I'm completely drunk"
- "hello (between colleagues)"
- "what company is it?"
- "it's a company that makes games"
- "it's a job to help people"
- "it's a satisfying job"
- "from when?"
- "how long have you been working?"
- "for four years"
- "how did it all begin?"
- "I changed jobs seven years ago"
- "bright / uplifting"
- "it's an uplifting and fun workplace"
- "strict"
- "a CEO"
- "she is a free and funny CEO"
- "there are many business trips"
- "I can go to many different countries"
- "the pay isn't bad either"
- "I want to start a company in Japan in the future"
- "I am studying Japanese for that"
- "I was accidentally late for an important meeting"
- "just between me and you"
- "there is a boss I hate"
- "come on, bow properly"
- "I'm stressed out"
- "I can't wait for payday"
- "do you want to go for a drink after work?"
- "let's go for a karaoke to let off steam"
- "work hard, play hard"
- "it’s important to clearly separate work and private life"
- "you are not living to work"
- "you are working to live"
- "my heart is aching"
- "my heart won't stop pounding"
- "I have never felt this way before"
- "maybe that is love"
- "there is someone I like"
- "what's your type?"
- "I like someone who is super muscular"
- "I am cuter, aren't I?"
- "you are better-looking than him"
- "a smile"
- "a charming smile"
- "a beautiful heart"
- "I love you (casual)"
- "I love him more than you do"
- "we are rivals"
- "where did you meet?"
- "it was love at first sight"
- "my love is unrequited"
- "it's not a mutual love ... yet"
- "I haven't told that person I love him/her yet"
- "those two are going out"
- "I'm serious"
- "to get married"
- "we want to get married in the future"
- "I proposed on a beach"
- "what did you say when you proposed?"
- "can we hold hands?"
- "I love you more than anyone else in the world"
- "delighted"
- "what happened? (casual)"
- "my boyfriend dumped me"
- "we broke up"
- "sad"
- "I'm feeling lonely"
- "be happy!"
- "you deserve someone much kinder"
- "someone like me"