Small talk: Travel plans

💬 A common greeting used throughout the day in Japan.

🇯🇵 It's polite to bow slightly when saying [こんにちは] (kon-ni-chi-wa).

💬 Typically used when discussing physical or mental health.

🇯🇵 Japanese values good health as a sign of balance in life.

💬 A polite way to end a question, used often in Japanese.

🇯🇵 Using [ですか？] (de-su-ka) adds politeness to your questions.

💬 Commonly used as a greeting to check someone’s well-being.

🇯🇵 This phrase shows care and interest in the other person's condition.

💬 This adds emphasis and finality to a statement.

🇯🇵 Saying [ですよ] (de-su-yo) is friendly and confirms confidence in what you're saying.

💬 Use this when responding positively to inquiries about your well-being.

🇯🇵 Expressing your [元気] (gen-ki) in a cheerful tone is appreciated.

💬 A casual way to ask about the other person’s state or condition.

🇯🇵 [あなたは？] (a-na-ta-wa) shows interest in the other person, which is highly valued in Japanese interactions.

💬 Often used to indicate inclusion or similarity.

🇯🇵 [も] (mo) is used to make connections or show shared experiences in conversations.

💬 Frequently used to talk about current trends or events.

🇯🇵 The Japanese are often attentive to recent changes or events in conversations.