How to Say ‘If you'd like, would you want to meet up sometime?’ in Japanese
よかったら、今度会いませんか？
yokatsu tara kondo ai mase n ka
[yoh-KAHT ta-ra KOHN-doh AH-ee mah-SEH n ka]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Starting with よかったら gives the other person an easy way to say no, which keeps a first invitation low-pressure. It's the polite but friendly way to suggest meeting someone from an app.
Phrase Breakdown
よかったら、
yokatsu tara
if you'd like
From いい (good). It softens an invitation. Pause on the small っ: yo-ka-t-ta-ra.
よかったら、どうぞ。
Please, if you'd like.
Words in this phrase
よかっ
yokatsu
[yoh-KAHT]
good (past stem); phew, glad
Past stem of いい/よい; よかった expresses relief: 'Thank goodness!'
間に合ってよかった。
I'm glad I made it in time.
たら
tara
[ta-ra]
if
Indicates a conditional situation.
できたらいい。
It would be nice if possible.
今度会いませんか？
kondo ai mase n ka
shall we meet sometime?
今度 (sometime / next time) + 会いませんか (shall we meet?). Raise your voice slightly at the end.
今度会いませんか？ご飯でも。
Shall we meet sometime? For a meal, maybe.
Words in this phrase
今度
kondo
[KOHN-doh]
next time; sometime soon
Refers to the next occasion or near future.
今度映画を見ましょう。
Let's watch a movie next time.
会い
ai
[AH-ee]
meet
Stem of 会う, to meet someone.
友達に会います。
I'll meet a friend.
ませ
mase
[mah-SEH]
(polite negative stem)
Stem of the polite ending 'masu' used before 'n' to form the polite negative 'masen'.
頭は痛くありません。
My head doesn't hurt.
ん
n
[n]
(negative ending)
Contracted form of the polite negative ending, as in ありません.
今日は時間がありません。
I don't have time today.
か
ka
[ka]
question particle
Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.
行くか？
Shall we go?
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“I hop cities every few months and this is the only app that actually prepares me for living somewhere, not just visiting. Tokyo was the real test — passed with flying colors.”
James O., 28, Remote Worker
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager