Everyday Japanese Conversation Phrases — Talk About Daily Life

These lessons focus on the Japanese you actually use every day — talking about your routine, making small talk, running errands, and handling everyday situations like a local.

Common greetings

Greeting your neighbor

The size of coffee you want.

The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.

Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.

The basic checkout

Asking where something is

Buying services at the counter

Expressions

Greeting someone and apologizing for being late

Explaining the problem

Scheduling a plumber for repair

Prior attempts to fix the problem

Dates

Discussing birthdays

Basic Phrases

Numbers

Directions

Time

Colors

Measurements

Shapes

Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.

Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.

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