Japanese for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common Japanese phrases for small talk, work and school are “九時に会議があります。” (I have a meeting at nine.), “宿題は何ですか。” (What is the homework?), “今日はいい天気。” (Nice weather today.), “映画に行きました。” (I went to the movies.) and “連絡を取り合いましょう。” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 九時に会議があります。 I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 今忙しいです。 I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 後で話せますか。 Can we talk later?
  4. #304 ファイルを送って。 Send me the file.
  5. #305 メール届きましたか。 Did you get my email?
  6. #306 レポートを終えました。 I finished the report.
  7. #307 期限を延ばしてほしい。 I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 在宅勤務です。 I work from home.
  9. #319 休憩中です。 I'm on a break.
  10. #320 何時に仕事が終わる？ What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 宿題は何ですか。 What is the homework?
  2. #309 試験は来週です。 The exam is next week.
  3. #310 試験に合格しました。 I passed the test.
  4. #311 試験に落ちました。 I failed the test.
  5. #312 もう一度説明して。 Can you explain again?
  6. #313 質問があります。 I have a question.
  7. #314 黒板に書いて。 Write it on the board.
  8. #315 教科書を開いて。 Open your books.
  9. #316 よく聞いて。 Listen carefully.
  10. #317 メモを取って。 Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 今日はいい天気。 Nice weather today.
  2. #322 週末の予定は？ What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 スポーツは好きですか。 Do you like sports?
  4. #326 好きな食べ物は何？ What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 この番組見た？ Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 映画に行きました。 I went to the movies.
  2. #325 土曜日にテニスをします。 I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 読書が好きです。 I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 連絡を取り合いましょう。 Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 後でメッセージして。 Text me later.
  3. #331 友達でいよう。 Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 話せてよかった。 It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 また今度！ See you next time!

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What are the most common Japanese phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common Japanese phrases for small talk, work and school are “九時に会議があります。” (I have a meeting at nine.), “宿題は何ですか。” (What is the homework?), “今日はいい天気。” (Nice weather today.), “映画に行きました。” (I went to the movies.) and “連絡を取り合いましょう。” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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