How to Say ‘Casually talk’ in Japanese
気軽に話します
kigaru ni hanashi masu
[kee-gah-roo nee hah-nah-shee mahss]
Phrase Breakdown
気軽に
kigaru ni
casually; easily; comfortably
Indicates doing something without stiffness or hesitation.
気軽に質問してください。
Please feel free to ask questions.
Words in this phrase
気軽
kigaru
[kee-gah-roo]
casual; easygoing
Shows a relaxed and approachable manner when interacting.
この会社では気軽に話します雰囲気があります。
At this company, there is an atmosphere where people speak casually and openly.
に
ni
[nee]
-ly; in a ... way
Marks the manner in which an action is done.
この会社では気軽に話します雰囲気があります。
At this company, there is an atmosphere where people speak casually and openly.
話します
hanashi masu
speak; talk
Polite present/future form of 話す, meaning to speak or talk.
彼とよく話します。
I often talk with him.
Words in this phrase
話し
hanashi
[hah-nah-shee]
speak; talk
The stem meaning to talk or converse.
この会社では気軽に話します雰囲気があります。
At this company, there is an atmosphere where people speak casually and openly.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness to the verb in formal conversation.
この会社では気軽に話します雰囲気があります。
At this company, there is an atmosphere where people speak casually and openly.
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