| Hai. | Yes. |
| Un. | Yeah. |
| Sou nee. | Well... |
| Tabun. | Maybe. |
| Maa maa. | So so. |
| Ii yo. | Okay. |
| Osoraku. | Probably. |
| Ariuru koto desu. | Possibly. |
| Betsuni. | Nothing. |
Speaking Japanese shouldn't be too complicated even for beginners. Try these simple phrases whenever you have a chance. The more you practice, the better you get! Click the links to learn how to say and write them in Japanese.
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