Daily Routine in Japanese
The most common Japanese phrases about your daily routine and home are “ただいま。” (I'm home.), “窓を閉めて。” (Close the window.), “洗濯しなきゃ。” (I need to do laundry.) and “鍵はどこ?” (Where are my keys?). Below are all 30, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.
Your daily routine
When you get up, go to bed and come home.
- #241 ただいま。 I'm home.
- #242 おかえり。 Welcome home.
- #255 何時に起きる? What time do you get up?
- #256 七時に起きます。 I wake up at seven.
- #257 十一時に寝ます。 I go to bed at eleven.
- #258 毎朝シャワーを浴びます。 I take a shower every morning.
Around the house
Windows, lights, the temperature and the front door.
- #243 窓を閉めて。 Close the window.
- #244 電気をつけて。 Turn on the light.
- #245 テレビを消して。 Turn off the TV.
- #246 暑すぎます。 It's too hot.
- #247 寒すぎます。 It's too cold.
- #248 窓を開けて。 Open the window.
- #259 ドア鍵かけた? Did you lock the door?
- #260 誰かが来ました。 Someone is at the door.
- #270 雨が降っています。 It's raining.
Chores
Cooking, cleaning, shopping and the pets.
- #253 洗濯しなきゃ。 I need to do laundry.
- #254 ゴミ出して。 Can you take out the trash?
- #264 牛乳が必要です。 We need milk.
- #265 今夜は私が夕食を作ります。 I'll cook dinner tonight.
- #266 手を洗って。 Wash your hands.
- #267 部屋を片付けて。 Clean your room.
- #268 猫がソファにいます。 The cat is on the sofa.
- #269 犬の散歩をして。 Walk the dog.
When something goes wrong
Lost keys, slow internet and a broken sink.
- #249 鍵はどこ? Where are my keys?
- #250 携帯が見つかりません。 I can't find my phone.
- #251 ネットが遅い。 The internet is slow.
- #252 水道が使えません。 The water isn't working.
- #261 停電です。 The power is out.
- #262 配管工を呼んで。 Call a plumber.
- #263 シンクが壊れています。 The sink is broken.
Know them. Then say them without freezing.
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Questions about Japanese phrases about your daily routine and home
What are the most common Japanese phrases about your daily routine and home?
The most common Japanese phrases about your daily routine and home are “ただいま。” (I'm home.), “窓を閉めて。” (Close the window.), “洗濯しなきゃ。” (I need to do laundry.) and “鍵はどこ?” (Where are my keys?). All 30 are on this page, grouped by situation.
How do I learn to say these Japanese phrases?
Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.
Are these Japanese phrases free?
Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.