EP64 Answer “Have You Ever?” Naturally | Japanese Conversation

In this episode, you’ll learn how to answer one of the most useful Japanese conversation patterns:”…ta koto ga arimasu ka?”(“Have you ever…?”)Instead of answering with only yes or no, you’ll learn how Japanese people naturally keep the conversation going.You’ll practice useful replies like:• hai, itta koto ga arimasu.(Yes, I have.)• iya, itta koto ga arimasen.(No, I haven’t.)• demo, itsuka itte mitai desu.(But I’d like to go someday.)You’ll also learn how to answer questions like:• okonomiyaki o tabeta koto ga arimasu ka?• panda o mita koto ga arimasu ka?• saafin o shita koto ga arimasu ka?You’ll discover a natural Japanese expression that native speakers use all the time:”…te mitai desu.”Instead of simply saying ikitai desu (“I want to go”), Japanese people often say itte mitai desu, which means “I’d like to try going.”It’s a small difference, but it makes your Japanese sound much more natural.If you’d like to practice real Japanese conversation with me, I also teach private Japanese lessons on italki.Whether you’re a complete beginner or already speaking Japanese, you’re always welcome!Thank you so much for listening.See you in the next episode! 🌸