100 Informal Japanese Phrases for Beginner

Do you find it difficult to learn and practice informal form of Japanese? Then, here’s a video for you! I chose 100 phrases that we Japanese use A LOT in our daily lives but are hard to find on textbooks.

Casual form is used between friends and family and that’s why it’s important if you want to get closer to your Japanese friends.
Use this video as something you listen to while cooking, doing house chores or working out (repeat the phrases out loud with me if you can!), or even as a lullaby since some people say my voice is soft and makes them want to sleep😴笑

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[lemonfork]

Reading the comments under this video genuinely warms my heart. English-speaking people have a blast learning Japanese from it, japanese people have a blast learning English from it and everybody's wishing each other good luck
Keep studying, guys

[samguich]

How are you = Genki?
I'm good = Genki.
Thank you = Arigatou.
I'm sorry = Gomen.
Yes = Un.
No = Uun.
Are you ok? = Daijoubu?
Hi = Yahho-.
Sure = iiyo.
I'm tired = Tsukareta.
I'm sleepy = Nemui.
It's hot = Atsui.
It's very hot = Meccha atsui.
It's cold = Samui.
Nice = iine.
Really? = Hontou?
Good for you = Yokattane.
Just a lil bit = Chottodake.
Don't worry = Kinishinaide.
I understand = Wakatta.
I don't understand = Wakaranai.
Did you understand? = Wakatta?
Wait = Matte.
Why = Nande.
Me too = Watashimo.
Let's go = ikou.
Let's go together = isshoni ikou.
What's wrong? = Doushitano?
What? = Nani?
No way = Arienai.
I can't believe it = Shinjirarenai.
And? = Sorede?
What do you think? = Dou omou?
But = Demo.
I see = Naruhodo.
What was it called? = Nandakke?
I don't remember = Oboetenai.
I know that = Shitteru.
I didn't know that = Shiranakatta.
What did u say? = Nante itta.
Can u say that again? = Mouikkai itte.
I forgot = Wasurechatta.
Wonderful = Sugoi!
What time is it? = ima nanji?
What do u wanna eat? = Nani tabetai?
What do u wanna drink?= Nani nomitai?
I'm not sure yet = Mada wakaranai.
I'm almost there = Mousugu tsuku.
I think so too = Watashimo sou omou.
Who is it? = Dare?
Can you see it? = Mieru?
Just kidding = Joudan.
See you = Matane.
See you tomorrow = Mata ashita.
See you next week = Mata raishu.
I'm running a bit late = Chotto okureru.
I'm surprised = Bikkuri shita.
When? = itsu?
Where are you now? = ima doko?
Hurry up = isoide.
Its funny = Omoshiroi.
Its not funny = Omoshirokunai.
I'm hungry = Onaka suita.
I'm full = Onaka ippai.
I have a headache = Atama itai.
What should i do? = Doushiyou?
I want to see you = Aitai.
It's cute = Kawaii.
It's not cute = Kawaikunai.
More = Motto.
You're smart = Atama iine.
How old are you? = Nansai?
What sport do u like? = Sukina. supo-tsuwa
What's ur fav anime? = ichiban sukina animewa?
Where are u from? = Doko shusshin?
Do u wanna come? = Kuru.
I can't do it = Dekinai.
I don't wanna study = Benkyou. shitakunai?
I don't wanna do anything = Nanimo shitakunai.
Look = Mite.
Can you hear that? = Kikoeru?
Whatever is fine = Nandemo iiyo.
It's been a while = Hisashiburi.
How have you been? = Genkidatta?
I'm nervous = Kincho-suru.
Good luck = Ganbatte.
Don't cry = Nakanaide.
It can't be helped = Shouganai.
I like it = Suki.
I don't like it = Sukijanai.
I'm busy = Isogashii.
Are you busy? = Isogashii?
See you next time = Mata kondone.
I'll text you = Renraku surune.
Call me = Denwa shite.
I'm looking forward to it = Tanoshimi.
It's easy to understand = Wakariyasui.
It's difficult to understand = Wakarinikui.
Can you open the window? = Mado akete kurenai?
Congratulations! = Omodetou!

I did iiiit :'D

[zezyzhujikop]

She literally taught me more in 13 minutes japanese word than duolingo in 100 days streak.

[VivecMora]

I like how "you are smart" literally means "head good".

[senskrad]

This not only is very useful but your voice is so calm and beautiful, it felt like I was listening to an ASMR

[Duskxdawnx]

*Me silently waiting until Good Night A.K.A Oyasumi comes up so I can make a bunch of Omori jokes*

[mr.mcnuggies]

I noticed a lot of phrases that I’ve heard in anime lol but this was very useful

[zvqxdjs]

I'm Japanese, but the Japanese introduced in this video is often used in everyday life in Japan, so those who are learning Japanese now should remember it.Since I am using the translation function, the text may be a little strange.

[tutorialfuntipswithneri]

Hello Tanaka san!.. I've been in Japan for 3 years as an intern and also started my vlog teaching basic Japanese. Your channel is a big help for me to refresh my Japanese skills as well. Thank you so much!! 🥰

[valron]

I dont ever recall learning so much Japanese in only 13 minutes. Thank you and well done sensi.

Also your voice is very soothing its putting me to sleep, and i mean this in an absolutely none-creepy way 💚

[catalinacurio]

Thank you so much for your very useful video. Your saying each word slowly and so clearly gives me confidence to learn.

[cybrlol]

its impressive how i picked up so much vocabulary from watching anime as a kid, the child mind is a wonder

[ozhjcns]

お互い頑張りましょう。💪✨
Thinking that foreigners are studying Japanese in this way also motivates me to study English.😂
Let's study enjoy together.💪✨

[zgoodt]

short, very rich and informative, straight to the point without any intros or advertisements and the voice is clear and calming.
A++

[kyukiyuri]

This really helped a lot! I suggest to make more of this!! Many people will find it useful and helpful!! I'm looking forward on it! 本当にありがとうございました！！

[JABYRD]

I really enjoyed this entire video. Everything was presented in its casual form as well as kanji and Hiragana

[skvra]

The only helpful search for the topic, so keep it up!

[Siberwar]

That was extremely educative! just a little opinion but, it could be even better if there was pictures associated to the sentences to make it easier to memorize.

[Sasha.Sakurada]

Thank you for the video 🙏🏻 trying to learn some basic Japanese (at least phrases) and this video is really helpful

[cancellogout]

This is very useful, thank you so much. I've been learning Japanese in a 1-on-1 environment and we cover a lot of language, but it is always formal and follows a question/answer format meaning a lot of this language isnt included. Furthermore, textbooks don't teach this type of vocabulary because, once again, they stick to more formal conversational structures. However, I'm now in Japan for a month trying to improve my language skills in anticipation of moving here permanently in the next year or so and it's been very helpful to get additional instruction on this type of casual speech. だから本当にありがとうございます！