
Flirting at the bar: Offer a genuine compliments about their style.
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Key Phrases
こんばんは
konbanwa
Good evening
どう思いますか?
dou omoi masu ka
What do you think?
このバーによく来るんですか?
kono baa ni yoku kuru n desu ka
Do you come to this bar often?
Skills You'll Learn
Giving compliments
称賛を伝える
shousan o tsutaeru
Inquiring about opinions
意見を尋ねる
iken o tazuneru
Making future plans
将来の計画を立てる
shourai no keikaku o tateru
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you're in a relaxed bar setting in Japan. You start a conversation with someone by complimenting their tie. The interaction is friendly and casual, moving from compliments about each other's style to discussing the ambiance of the bar. You eventually express the desire to meet there again, to which they agree with enthusiasm.
こんばんは、そのネクタイ本当に素敵ですね。
konbanwa sono nekutai hontou ni suteki desu ne
Good evening, that tie is really lovely.
ありがとうございます。あなたのセンスもいいですね。
arigatou gozai masu anata no sensu mo ii desu ne
Thank you. You have a great sense of style too.
このジャケットは新しいんです。どう思いますか?
kono jaketto wa atarashii n desu dou omoi masu ka
This jacket is new. What do you think?
似合っていますよ。とてもスタイリッシュです。
niatsu te i masu yo totemo sutairisshu desu
It looks great on you. Very stylish.
あなたの笑顔にも負けないくらいですね。
anata no egao ni mo make nai kurai desu ne
It's almost as nice as your smile.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
こんばんは
konbanwa
Good evening
💬 A typical greeting used in the evening. Use [こんばんは] after 6 PM.
🇯🇵 In Japan, greetings change with the time of day and are important in formal settings.
See breakdown →そのネクタイ
sono nekutai
That tie
💬 Pointing out an accessory like a tie is a common way to start a compliment.
🇯🇵 Compliments on personal style are appreciated and show attention to detail.
See breakdown →本当に
hontou ni
Really
💬 Use [本当に] for emphasis. It intensifies the adjective that follows.
🇯🇵 Emphasizing a compliment is a way to show sincerity in Japan.
See breakdown →素敵です
suteki desu
Is nice
💬 Use [素敵です] to compliment anything from clothing to an idea.
🇯🇵 Compliments in Japan are often understated but meaningful.
See breakdown →本当に素敵です
hontou ni suteki desu
Really lovely
💬 Combining [本当に] with [素敵です] amplifies the compliment.
🇯🇵 Showing genuine admiration can make conversations more engaging.
See breakdown →ありがとうございます
arigatou gozai masu
Thank you
💬 A versatile phrase that is crucial for polite conversation.
🇯🇵 Expressing gratitude is fundamental in Japanese culture.
See breakdown →あなたのセンス
anata no sensu
Your sense
💬 Refers to one's taste or style, especially in fashion.
🇯🇵 In Japan, having a good sense is valued and often praised.
See breakdown →もいいですね
mo ii desu ne
Is good too
💬 [も] is used to add inclusivity, suggesting additional qualities.
🇯🇵 Adding [も] shows you're acknowledging multiple good traits.
See breakdown →あなたのセンスもいいですね
anata no sensu mo ii desu ne
You have a great sense of style
💬 A compliment that can refer to clothing, aesthetic sense, or decisions.
🇯🇵 Complimenting someone's style can often lead to engaging conversations.
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