I have collected some of the phrases used in casual Japanese. If the readers know any other please let me know through comments. Japanese English Asa meshi mae a piece of cake Cho “very” or “super.” or so. Eg: cho kawaii Daijobu kana I think that’s ok Darui means lazy, sluggish, or even comatose Dasai This word means “lame” or “uncool”. Japanese people say this word when they see or hear something/someone that’s unstylish or out of fashion. Doki doki Used to express excitement or nervousness Doko iku? Where are you gonna go? doushita no What’s wrong? Fukuzatsu na Complicated. (fukuzatsu na kankei, “complex relationship” ganbatte Do your best Gatsu gatsu If you’re ravenously hungry and devour your food, you could say ガツガツする (gatsu gatsu suru, “devouring”) Gomen Sorry Gussuri to sleep like a log. hontoni?! Really?! I i yo Douitashimashite / Welcome Ichigo ichie once in a lifetime. ichigo ichie no kikai, “once in a lifetime opportunity” Ikemen Handsome Ippai Full Ishin denshin heart-...
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