This phrase can have several meanings depending on the situation. It’s often translated as: “So-so.” or “Not bad.” But it can also mean: “Now, now…” (when calming someone down) It can express: Something that is okay or average Calming someone down during an argument Saying something is good enough Examples Someone asks how something was → Maa maa desu. (“It was so-so.”) Two people are arguing and someone intervenes → Maa maa, ochitsuite. (“Now, now… calm down.”) Talking about your test score → Maa maa datta. Cultural Insight Japanese communication often values soft and moderate expressions. Words like maa maa help people avoid sounding too negative or too extreme. Question In your language, what do people say when something is “so-so” or “not bad”? #nihongo #japan #japanese

This phrase is used to humbly say that things are going well thanks to others. It’s often translated as: “Thanks to you.”or “Fortunately.” But the deeper meaning is closer to: “Thanks to everyone’s help.” It can express: Gratitude toward others Saying things are going well Recognizing support from people around you Examples Someone asks how you are doing→ Okagesama de genki desu.(“I’m doing well, thanks to you.”) Talking about success→ Okagesama de umaku itteimasu.(“It’s going well thanks to everyone.”) Cultural Insight Japanese culture often emphasizes humility and gratitude.Instead of saying “I did it,” people may say “okagesama de” to recognize the support of others.

This phrase is used when someone is sick or not feeling well. It’s often translated as: “Take care.”or “Get well soon.” But the deeper meaning is closer to: “Please take good care of yourself.” It can express: Wishing someone a quick recovery Speaking to someone who is sick Showing concern for someone’s health Examples A coworker says they have a cold→ Odaiji ni. Someone leaves work because they feel sick→ Odaiji ni shite kudasai. At the doctor’s office, doctors often say→ Odaiji ni. Cultural Insight In Japan, expressing care and concern for others’ health is very common in daily conversation. Saying odaiji ni shows kindness and empathy. Question What do people say in your language when someone is sick or not feeling well?

1️⃣ お釣り（おつり） Romaji: otsuri → ___ 2️⃣ 千円（せんえん） Romaji: sen en → ___ 3️⃣ 万円（まんえん） Romaji: man en → ___ 4️⃣ 財布（さいふ） Romaji: saifu → ___ 5️⃣ 値段（ねだん） Romaji: nedan → ___ It's all about the ベンジャミンズ, Baby!

1️⃣ 思う（おもう） Romaji: omou → ___ 2️⃣ 考える（かんがえる） Romaji: kangaeru → ___ 3️⃣ 分かる（わかる） Romaji: wakaru → ___ 4️⃣ 忘れる（わすれる） Romaji: wasureru → ___ 5️⃣ 覚える（おぼえる） Romaji: oboeru → ___