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Casual
Japanese
Japanese on the Street
Japanese On The Street

Welcome to Japanese On The Street, aka, Very Casual Japanese!
Did you know that most Japanese language institutions teach you basic
Japanese that is not used on Japanese streets? Especially not used by young
people.
However, please dont be disappointed. . What youre learning in my video
course is very practical, and thats the style of Japanese youll see in business
and on formal occasions. Also, youre expected to use this style for the first
time.
The Japanese are generally very polite and authentic, and follow certain
protocols. There are several levels of politeness, depending on whom youre
talking to.
However, once they get to know each other and find they are of the same
status level, (e.g. age or social status), they start to use casual Japanese.
Also, if two people are of a different status level of status, such as a teacher
and a student or a boss and a subordinate, they will use different forms of
Japanese, the former talks in casual Japanese and the latter responds
politely.
The teacher doesnt want you to apply what youll learn here immediately (I
mean, in the first time of meeting new people), however its very important
yet fun to understand what theyre saying. And eventually, youll definitely
need to speak casual Japanese once your relationship with your friends
become closer.
*WARNING*
Please do not use the expressions in this textbook on business occasions,
especially to your boss or teachers :p
Finally, I highly recommend you to watch Japanese drama often to improve
your Japanese skill.
Lets fun learning casual Japanese!!
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Chapter 1:
1: Hiya! -Greetings
GreetingsGood morning
Ohayoo!
Ohayo.
Language Note
Japanese I and you
Cheesu,
Ussu!
I (female): watashi, atashi, (name),
Good afternoon.
Konnichiwa
Konchiwa-.
Cheesu
Yo!
I (male): watashi, boku, ore, washi
How are you?

Genki?
un, genki
Doo shiteru?
Saikin doo?
(How are you doing lately?)
Maa-maa (so-so)
Bochi bochi (so-so *Osaka dialect)
Aikawarazu (noting much)
Kaiwa
Haven
Havent see you for a while
Hisashiburi
A: Chiisu!
Hisashiburi, genki?
B: yo! Genki? Hisashiburi jan!

A: Un, soo da ne.
How have you been doing?

(Saikin) doo shiteta?
B: Saikin doo shiteru no?

A: ore? Aikawarazu dayo.
Yocchan wa?
Saikin nani shiteta?
B: watashi mo aikawarazu.
What have you been doing now?

Ima nani shiteta?
What are you doing now?
Ima nani shiteru?
Bochi bochi da ne.

A: Yo!
B: Yo! Hows it going?
Long
time no see!
A: Yup indeed.
Good bye
Bye bye
Ja mata!
Mata ne-
B: How have you been?

A: Me? Alright. Same as always.
How about you?
B: Me too, nothing much. So-so.
*Yocchan is a nick name of B

Please remember, tonation (manner of producing or uttering tones,

especially with regard to accuracy of pitch.) is very important
Chapter 2: Excited! -ExpressionsExpressionsResponse

Yes >> Un
No >> Uu-n
Language Note: VERY

VERY
There are many casual words for
very, equivalent to totemo in formal
Maybe
Tabun
Soo kamo ne.
Japanese.
Kamo ne.
Choo-
Sugoiku
Hontoo ni
Suggee-
Hmmm,, I don
dont know
wakaranai
Meccha (Osaka)
e.g. ii (good) sugoku ii (very good)
Unnn, wakan nai

Saa,,,
Shiranai
Kaiwa
A: Hee, sugoi. Omoshiroi neeB: Hontoo?
Surprize
Really?
Hontoo?
Kyoomi aru?
A: aru aru! Sugee aru.
A: Wow, amazing. Its so interesting.
B: Really?
Serious?
Maji?
maji de?
Are you interested?

A: For sure! Extremely.
Wow! Amazing / Awesome

Sugoi / Uwaa-, Sugoi !
Sugoi ne
SuggeeInteresting!
Omoshiroi!
Omoshiree!
Enjoyable
Tanoshii!
No way!
Usso-.
Usso-, hontoo? (,, really?)
Masaka!
Joodan desho? (ure kidding, right?)
Unbelievable!
Shinji rarenai
Shinji raren (Osaka)
Ari enai
Impossible!
Muri
Chapter 3: Agree/ Disagree

Ending particle: (adding some nuances)
Ok,
Ok, I can do that.
Un, ii yo.
~yo:
~yo saying ok!, +informing nuance
Daijoobu. (no problem)
~da yo:
yo
+informing nuance
( i-adj ) + yo
(noun/na-adj) + da yo
Sure, of course
Mochiron!
~ne:
~ne share the same feeling,
~ne?:
~ne? to confirm
No,
No, cannot.
Chotto..
Dame
~no? : question
Dekinai (cannot)
~da,:
~da statement of ones own feeling
~yo ne:
ne appealing for confirmation
~ja nai? : ~isnt it? Asking for agreement
~ ka naa..
naa : wondering if its ~
~ ja nai? : maybe so.
No. I don
dont want.
Iya.
Iya da.
kaiwa
Hmm, still cannot decide (What to do?)

Dooshiyoo ka na.. (~ ka naa..)
Yeah, I agree (with other partys opinion).
Sooda ne.
Sooda yo ne.
Dayo ne
Sansee (pro to someones opinion)
A: cheesu
B: oh, Shingo.
Ah, nee, ashita no paatii iku yo ne?
A: u-nn dooshiyoo ka na. Lisa wa?
B: watashi wa mochiron, iku yo.
A: Hey,
B: Oh, Singo.
Youre coming to tomorrows party, right?
A: Hmmm. Im not sure. How about you,
Me too!
Watashi mo. / Boku mo. / Ore mo.
Good!
ii / ii nee
ii naa (envious)
Lisa?
B: Of course, Im going.
Dayo ne.
Agree to a statement something negative
e.g. A: are, tsumannai yone.
Sounds good!
Ii kanji.
Oh I see.
Ah, Sooka. / Sokka.
Naruhodo.
B: dayo ne.
A: Thats boring, isnt it?
B: Yeah, definitely.
Chapter 4: Got a Minute

Minute?
inute?
Is it ok now?
Ima ii?
Kaiwa
A: nee, ima ii?
Ima chotto ii?
B: un, ii yo. Nani?

A: ashita no meeting, nanji ga ii?
OK!
OK!
Un, iiyo.
B: naji demo ii yo. Ah, 5ji goro wa doo?

A: OK!
~~~
Wait a moment.
Chotto matte.
A: Chii-su.
B: Osoi!! Moo 6ji dayo!
Got a minute?
minute?
Jikan aru?
A: Do you have time now?

B: Sure, whats up?
Ima hima?
A: Whats the best time for tomorrows

meeting?
You late!
Osoi!
B: Anytime is fine. How about around 5?

A: Ok.
~~~
Too early.
Hayai
Haya sugi
A: Yo!
( oso sugi)
What time?
Nan ji?
Nanji ni? (at what time?)
Nanji goro? (around what time?)
Nanji kara? (from what time?)
What time is good for you?
Nanji ga ii?
Itsu ga ii?
How about 3 o
oclock?
clock?
3ji wa doo?
B: You are so late! Its already 6 now!
Anytime is ok.
Itsu demo ii yo.
Nanji demo ii yo.
Next time!
Kondo.
Mata kondo.
Later.
Ato de.
Did you finish?
finish?
Owatta?
Dekita? (complete?)
Chapter 5: Look Look!

Cool!
Cool! (modern & funky)
Kakko ii
Kakko ee- (Osaka dialect)
Iketeru
It looks cool (in the sense of classic style: e.g. George Clooney)
shibui
Handsome!
Ikemen ( iketeru mens)
Cute!
Kawaii
kaiwa
A: Ahh!
B: nani nani? Dooshita no?
Beautiful
Kiree
Bijin (for ladies)
A: mite mite! Ano hito, choo ikemen.

B: Hontoo? Doko doko?
A: hora, asoko
B: ee~!? Maji de?
Look Look!
Mite mite!
Hora! (with pointing finger)
What?
Nani?
Nani nani?
A: Wow!
B: What? Whats happened?
A: Look look! That guy is so
handsome!
B: Really? Where?
A: See? Over there.
B: No kidding!
What? Don
ont bother me
Nani?
Nanda yo.
How you say? Nanda
Nanda
Disappointed..
Nanda
Gakkari
Zannen
Nanda? (surprise)
(disappointed)
Nanda(angry)
Nanda
Chapter 6: Oh Crap!
Crap!
Oh my god
Ahh! Shimatta.
kaiwa
Yabai
Yabee
A: ah, yaba
B: Dooshitano
A: Kagi wasure chatta.
Shit!
Kusoo
chikushoo
Chotto matte.
B: Shaanai naa.
--A: Omatase. Sankyuu
What to do?
Doo shiyoo..
Komatta na..(Im in trouble)
B: Ie ie.
Maitta na..
B: Whats happened?
A: oh shit
A: I forgot my key. Wait a sec.
Hmm, no choice
Shikata nai
Shikata nai naa-.
Shaa nai.
B: oh, no. Thats too bad.

-A: Thanks (for waiting). Thank
you.
B: no worries.
Im pissed off!
Mukatsuku
Hara ga tatsu
It
Its a piece of cake!
Kantan
Ocha no ko sai-sai
Asa meshi mae
(literally: It can be done before breakfast, meshi = gohan)
Very easy!
easy!
Choo kantan
Choo yasashii
Difficult!
Muzukashii
Muzui
Chapter 7: That Hurts!

Hurts! ~intense expressions~
When you use adjective as an intense emotional expression, Japanese tend to
shorten the word like atui atu or atssu
That hurts!
itai ita
a!
It
Its cold / freezing!
samui samu!
tsumetai tsumeta!
Oh dang!
yabai yaba!
So fast!
hayai haya!
So late / so slow!
slow!
osoi oso!
So short!
mijikai mijika!
So long!
nagai naga!
Delicious!
Delicious!
oishii
oishii ne.
soo da ne.
umai
uma!
umee-!
Taste horrible!
horrible!
mazui mazu!
Chapter 8: Wanna Go?

Go? ~Basic dictionary words~
Verb: Dictionary form
12 basic verbs
Iku go
Kuru come
Kaeru go home/ return
Bennkyoo suru study
Okiru wake up
Neru sleep
Taberu eat
Nomu drink
Miru look, watch
Kiku listen
Asobu play (have fun)
Kau buy
In casual form, question is just this dictionary form with rising intonation.
Particles are often omitted, such as o, e, ga
For Noun and Adj, are used without desu. So much easier.
Renshuu shimashoo!
(Lets practise!)
A: tsukareta ne.
Kaiwa
A: kore, taberu?
B: un, taberu.
Do you (wanna) eat this?

Yes please.
A: nani nomu?
What do you wanna drink?
B: biiru.
Beer.
A: biiru, oishii?
Is it nice (delicious)?
B: Un, oishii.
Yup, it is.
A: Doko iku no?

B: Gakkoo.
B: 5ji
School.
At 5.
A: meccha hayai ne.
B: Un, kaeru.
A: kono bideo miru?

B: un, miru.
A: CD kiku?
B: un, kiku.
What time will you
A: ashita asobu?
wake up tomorrow?
B: un, asobu.
So early?
A:kore, kiree dane.
B: dakara kyoo wa 9ji ni neru yo. Copyright LearnJapanese123.com

B: soda ne. Kau?
Thus, Ill go to bed at 9.
Wanna go home (already)?

Yeah.
A:nanji kara benkyoo suru? What tm will u start study?

B: 7ji kara benkyoo suru.
Where are you going?
A: Ashita, nanji ni okiru?
(Moo) uchi kaeru?
Im tired. Are u tired, too?
A: un, kau.
Will study fr 7.
Wanna watch this video?
Yup.
Wanna listen to the CD?
Yup.
Wanna play tomorrow?
Yup.
This is beautiful, isnt it?
Yeah, right. Wanna buy it?
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Yup.
Chapter 9: Have Experienced? ~Ta~Ta-form~

Ta-form is past tense form of plain (casual) form, ends in ta
ta.
ta
Let
da)
Lets memorize past tense of basic 12 verbs! (except: nomu & asobu ~d
itta
Iku
Kuru
kita
Kaeru
kaetta
Benkyoo suru shita
okiru
okita
miru mita
neru
neta
Kiku
taberu
tabeta
nomu
nonda
Asobu
kiita
katta
Kau
asonda
Renshuu shimashoo!
Already.
lready.Yet? / Not yet.
yet.
Mada
Moo
A: kyoo nanji ni okita?
What time did u wake up

At 10.
B: 10ji.
A: uwa, meccha oso.
Kaiwa
A: moo asagohan tabeta?
Have you eaten yet?
B: Un, moo tabeta..

tabeta
Yup, already.
today?
Wow, thats so late!
A: kinoo nanji ni neta?
What time did u go to bed
B: 9ji
At 9.
A: uwa, meccha haya.
last night?
Wow, thats so early!
kinoo doko de nonda? Where did u go drinking y-day?

A: moo benkyoo shita? Have u done any study? B:A: tomodachi
n chi. (=tomodachi no uchi) Pals house
B: uun, mada.
Not yet.
A: moo ano eega, mita? Have u seen that A: kinoo no oorunaito nippon kiita? Did u listen to All
A: ore mada.
I havent eaten yet.
B uun, mada.
Not yet.
A: kinoo no paatii itta?

. B: Un, itta
Did u go to the party
Yup, I did.
A: satoo-san, moo kita?

B: uun, mada.
movie yet?
yesterday?
Is Mr.Sato here yet?
A: sumisu-san moo kaetta?
Not yet.
Did Mr. Smith go home yet?

B: un, moo kaetta.
Night Nippon (radio prog.) yesterday?
B: un, mochiron.
A: kinoo dare to asonda?
Yup, of course.
Who did u hand out with y-day?
B: Yocchan to.
With Yocchan.
A: sono sandaru kakkoii ne. Doko de katta no?

Your sandals are cool. Where did u buy from?
B: yunikuro
UNIQLO
A: maji de? ikura data? Really? How much were they?

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B: 980 en.
980
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A: yassu
u!
Wow, thats so cheap!
Chapter 10:
10: Can I? ~Te~Te-form~
Te-form is very useful and used in variety of ways.
Instruction: Please ~ ~te.
e.g. mite
mite!
Progressive form ~te ru. e.g. ima, terebi mite
miteru
(Please) Look!
Now watching TV.
Asking for permission te mo ii? e.g. terebi mitemo

ii? May/Can I watch TV?
mite
How to make Te-form?

From Ta-form, just change ta
ta
te
de)
ta to te
te (except: nomu & asobu ~de
de
Iku
itte
kite
Kuru
kaette
Kaeru
Benkyoo suru shite
okiru
okite
miru mite
neru
nete
Kiku
taberu
tabete
nomu
nonde
Asobu
Kau
kiite
asonde
katte
Renshuu shimashoo! (Lets practise saying 3 te-form usages)
Can I / May I ~?
Please ~
A: Kore, oishii yo. Tabete! This is tasty. Have some!
A: nee, kore tabete mo ii?

ii
Hey, can I eat this?
B: Un, waa, oishii!
Yup, wow, yummy!
B: iiyo.
Sure.
A: Kite, kite!
Come here!
A: nee, kore katte mo ii?

ii
Hey, can I buy this?
B: Nani nani?
Whats up?
B: takai kara dame.
What are u doing now?

A: ima nani shiteru
ru?
ru
What are u doing now?
B: biiru nonderu
ru.
ru
Im drinking beer.
C: terebi miteru.
ru.
Im watching TV.
D: rajio kiiteru
ru.
ru
You cant cos Its exp.
A: biiru nonde mo ii?

ii
Can I drink beer?
B: mochiron!
Sure, of course.
nee, is used when you get attention in

casual way among friends or family.
Im listening Copyright
to the radio.
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Chapter 11:
11: Asking
Asking You Out!
Out! ~Nai
~Naiai-form~
Besides showing negative meaning, Nai-form is used for inviting your
friends casually.
Iku
ikanai
Kuru
Kaeru
konai
kaeranai
okiru
okinai
miru minai
neru
nenai
Kiku
tabenai
taberu
Benkyoo suru shinai nomu
nomanai
asobanai
Asobu
Kau
kikanai
kawanai
e.g.

Watashi, koohii nomanai. (= watashi wa koohii o nomimasen.) I dont drink coffee.

Koohii, nomanai? (=koohii o nomimasen ka?) Wanna drink coffee?
Casual invitation phrase Just use Nai-form with rising intonation.

You can also add issho
issho ni
ni together- in front of this invitation phrase.
e.g. issho ni terebi minai? Wanna watch TV together?
Renshuu shimashoo!
kaiwa
A: nee, konban eega minai?
A: nee, ashita no paathii ikanai?
Hey, wanna watch a movie tonight?
Hey, you wanna go to the party tomorrow?
B: nan no eega?
What kind of movie?

Dragon ball.
B: Un, iku! Nanji kara?
Yes! What time is it?
A: Doragon booru.
A: 7ji kara dayo.
Its from 7.
B: ee-,, doo shi yoo ka naa.. ehh.. let me see..
A: nee, kono koohii oishii yo. Hey, this coffee is nice.
Nomanai?
B: Un, nomu. Arigatoo.
Wanna drink some?

Yup. Thanks.
(not really keen)
A: nee, moo tsukareta yo.
Hey, Im tired.
Uchi e kaera nai?

B: un, soo da ne.
Wanna go home?
Yeah.
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Chapter 12:
12: Bad words! ~Street fighting~
Stupid! (ass(ass-hole)
Baka
Aho
Baka yaroo!
Kiss my ass!
Fuzakeru na! (baka yaroo!)
Shout up!
Urusai (literal. noisy, be quiet)
Urusee!
Damare!
kaiwa
A: chotto, yamate kudasai.
Anata, nan desu ka?
Suimasen, kono hito, chikan desu!
B: boku, yatte masen yo!
Fuck off!
kiero!
A: uso desu! Kono hito, uso tsuite masu.

B: suimasen.
Dokka ike!
A: Excuse me! Please stop that.
Go to hell!
Shine.
What are you doing?

Excuse me! This man is touching me!
B: I didnt do anything!
A: Its a lie. This man is lying!

Im gonna kick your ass!
B: Im sorry.
Buttobashite yaru!
Bukkoroshite yaru! (literal. Im gonna kill you)
Who are you? (cursing)

Omae, dare da?
Temee, dare da?
You little rat!
Nan da omae!
Nan da temee!
Holy shit! Disgusting.
Saitee!
You pervert!
Chikan! (groper)
Hentai! (pervert)
Sukebe! (dirty)
H (ecchi)! (naughty)
Ive conned
Damasareta!
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Chapter 13:
13: Love Me Tender
Tender ~Lovers
~Lovers voices~
I like you
Suki!
Suki da
Suki da yo
Kaiwa
~Long distance call
call~
~
I like you very much

Dai-suki!
A: nee, saikin doo shiteru no?

B: aikawarazu, isogashii yo. Yocchan ni aitai.
Kimi ga inakute samishii yo.
I love you.
Aishiteru
A: watashi mo. nee, ima, nani shiteta no?

B: Yocchan no koto, kangaete ta.
A: Ahaha! hontoo? ureshii. Kondo, itsu aeru?
Please date with me

Tsukiatte kudasai.
B: soo da nee..
(watashi to/ boku to/ ore to) Tsukiatte.

I miss you.
Aitai (I want to meet)
ni aitai. (I want to meet )
Raishuu no nichiyoobi, eega minai?

A: un, miru. Nanji ni doko de au?
B: Jaa,7ji ni itsumo no tokoro de, doo?
A: Ok, ryookai. Tanoshimi ni shiteru.
B: ore mo.
Samishii yo. (I feel lonely)

Kimi ga inakute samishii
(kimi equivalent to you in
intimate relationship)
A: Honey, what have you been doing lately?

B: same as usual, busy as always.
I want to meet you. I miss you.
A: Me too.
Come home soon!

Hayaku kaette kite.
Honey, what were you doing just now?

B: I was thinking about you.
A: Haha, really? Im so happy (to hear that).
I want to know you more

Motto anata o shiritai.
When can we meet next?

B: Let me see..
Wanna watch a movie next week Sunday?
Can I kiss you?

Kisu shite mo ii?
A: Sure. What time and where shall we meet?

B: How about at 7, at our usual place?
A: Ok, sure. Im looking forward it.
Hold me!
Dakishimete
B: Me too.
*Yocchan is nick name of A
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Casual

Japanese On The Street

I (female): watashi, atashi, (name),

I (male): watashi, boku, ore, washi

How are you?

B: yo! Genki? Hisashiburi jan!

How have you been doing?

B: Saikin doo shiteru no?

Saikin nani shiteta?

What have you been doing now?

Bochi bochi da ne.

B: How have you been?

*Yocchan is a nick name of B

Please remember, tonation (manner of producing or uttering tones,

Chapter 2: Excited! -ExpressionsExpressionsResponse

Language Note: VERY

Unnn, wakan nai

Are you interested?

Wow! Amazing / Awesome

Chapter 3: Agree/ Disagree

Daijoobu. (no problem)

Hmm, still cannot decide (What to do?)

Chapter 4: Got a Minute

Ima chotto ii?

B: un, ii yo. Nani?

B: naji demo ii yo. Ah, 5ji goro wa doo?

A: Do you have time now?

A: Whats the best time for tomorrows

B: Anytime is fine. How about around 5?

B: You are so late! Its already 6 now!

Chapter 5: Look Look!

A: mite mite! Ano hito, choo ikemen.

B: oh, no. Thats too bad.

Chapter 7: That Hurts!

Chapter 8: Wanna Go?

Do you (wanna) eat this?

What do you wanna drink?

A: Doko iku no?

A: meccha hayai ne.

A: kono bideo miru?

What time will you

A:kore, kiree dane.

B: dakara kyoo wa 9ji ni neru yo. Copyright LearnJapanese123.com

Wanna go home (already)?

A:nanji kara benkyoo suru? What tm will u start study?

Where are you going?

A: Ashita, nanji ni okiru?

(Moo) uchi kaeru?

Im tired. Are u tired, too?

Chapter 9: Have Experienced? ~Ta~Ta-form~

Benkyoo suru shita

A: kyoo nanji ni okita?

What time did u wake up

A: moo asagohan tabeta?

Have you eaten yet?