How to Say ‘If there’s something you don’t understand,’ in Japanese
わからないこと、
wakara nai koto
💬 Usage Tip: This sets up the common pattern [わからないことがあったら、…] (“If there’s something you don’t understand, …”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Offering help like this is a classic rapport move in clubs—signals you’re supportive and approachable.
Phrase Breakdown
わからない
wakara nai
don’t understand; not know
Negative form of わかる “to understand/know.” Used when something is unclear.
この漢字がわからないです。
I don’t understand this kanji.
Words in this phrase
わから
wakara
ない
nai
こと
koto
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