『えーと』『あのー』『ま、いっか』aren’t just random sounds — they’re secret weapons in real Japanese conversation! In this video, I’ll teach you 6 essential filler words you’ll hear every day in Japan — but never learn in class. 💬 From “Umm…” to “Whatever…” to “I mean…” — these words help you sound natural, fluent, and totally human. Whether you're watching anime, texting your Japanese friends, or just trying to survive small talk — these will save your brain 🧠✨ 📢 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone learning Japanese! Thank you so much for watching , I really hope you enjoy the video 🫶🏻 How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons 📚 Related Video: 🔗 https://youtu.be/60BYAdQ9o5M Do you want to learn Japanese? 🤔　 👉Visit my website: https://www.marianihongo.com/ 🩷Instagram : 　https://www.instagram.com/maria_nihongo_/ 🩵TIKTOK :　https://www.tiktok.com/@marianihongo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:34 What Are Filler Words? 1:02 えーと(eeto) 1:34 あのー(anoo) 2:22 ま、いっか(maa ikka) 2:57 なんか (nanka) 3:33 そのー (sonoo) 4:25 そのー (sonoo) 4:25 っていうか(teiuka) 4:50 Quiz 5:30 Outro 🎶 Music: komii - cappuccino #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japaneseconversation #fillerwords #realjapanese #animejapanese #speakjapanese #nihongo #japaneseculture #日本語 #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage #japones #japonesfacil #estudiarjapones

Think “いいえ” means “no” in Japanese? Technically… yes. But in real conversations, using it can make things awkward — or even a little rude! 😅 In this video, I’ll show you: ✅ Why native Japanese speakers rarely say “いいえ” ✅ Natural, polite, and culture-aware ways to say “no” ✅ Real-life examples, skits, and tips to sound like a local 🎯 Whether you're learning Japanese for travel, anime, or daily conversation, this guide will help you avoid textbook mistakes — and connect more naturally! 📝 Download the FREE printable cheat sheet here 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/ How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons 🔔 Subscribe for more videos on REAL Japanese, not just what textbooks teach. 🩷Instagram :　 https://www.instagram.com/maria_nihongo_/ 🩵TIKTOK :　https://www.tiktok.com/@marianihongo Thank you so much for watching , I really hope you enjoy the video 🫶🏻 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:48 Why Japanese Avoid いいえ 1:58 Download the FREE printable cheat 2:45 Real Ways to Say “No” in Japanese 5:36 But Wait — When Can You Use いいえ? 6:37 Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎶 Music track: Park Vibes by Filo Starquez 🎶 Source: https://freetouse.com/music #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japaneseconversation #realjapanese #animejapanese #speakjapanese #nihongo #japaneseculture #日本語 #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage #japonés #japonesfacil #estudiarjapones #iie #aprenderjapones #japonesparatodos #anime #languagelearning #japaneselearning #hiragana #n5 #jlpt

In this video, I will explain why do people say すみません when they really mean "thank you"? We’ll break down: ✅ The real difference between すみません and ごめんなさい ✅ When to say ありがとう vs すみません ✅ Why Japanese people often apologize when they're actually expressing gratitude ✅ Real-life examples and skits to help it all click! You’ll also learn: Cultural insights (like the concept of 迷惑 / meiwaku) A visual cheat sheet to remember it all Situational skits to see it in action A surprising Buddhist origin story of 「ありがとう」 📝 Download the FREE printable cheat sheet here 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/materials How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons 👍 Like this video if it helped 🔔 Subscribe for more fun and real Japanese explanations! 🩷Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/maria_nihongo_/ 🩵TIKTOK :https://www.tiktok.com/@marianihongo Thank you so much for watching , I really hope you enjoy the video 🫶🏻 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:19 The Basics 1:13 ごめんなさい vs すみません 2:09 Why すみません Can Mean “Thank You” 3:11 Moments Where すみません Means “Thanks” 3:45 Origin story of 「ありがとう」 4:37 When to use ありがとう 5:47 When You Should Not Use すみません 7:01 Outro --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎶 Music track: shushubobo - what the bunny doin #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japaneseconversation #realjapanese #animejapanese #speakjapanese #nihongo #japaneseculture #日本語 #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage #japonés #japonesfacil #estudiarjapones #iie #aprenderjapones #japonesparatodos #ごめんなさい #languagelearning #japaneselearning #hiragana #n5 #jlpt #すみません #ありがとう　#apologies #gratitude #howtosayinjapanese #すいません #japaneseexpressions #gomen #sumimasen

🔥 やばい isn't just slang — it's the most flexible word in Japanese! In this video, I’ll show you 10 wild and real-life ways Japanese people actually use やばい. Whether you're watching anime, texting friends, or traveling in Japan, you'll hear this word everywhere. 💬 From "OMG!" to "That's insane!" to "I'm in trouble" — やばい has a meaning for every situation. 📢 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite やばい sentence in the comments! How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo Do you want to learn Japanese? 🤔　 👉Visit my website: https://www.marianihongo.com/ 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons Thank you so much for watching , I really hope you enjoy the video 🫶🏻 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:42 Quick Origin 1:17 The Slang Evolution 2:07 10 Real-Life Ways to Use やばい 3:57 How to Use やばい Naturally 4:12 When NOT to Use やばい 4:48 Outro 🎶 Music: "Lavender" by Massobeats #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #easyjapanese #Japaneseforbeginners #japaneseslang #japaneseconversation #yabai #japanesegrammar #dailyjapanese #studyjapanese

In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of non-English katakana words—like パン, ズボン, and アンケート—that actually come from Portuguese, French and German. 🇵🇹🇫🇷🇩🇪 👍 Please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and let me know your favorite カタカナ word in the comments! Do you want to learn Japanese? 🤔　 👉Visit my website: https://www.marianihongo.com/ How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons Thanks a ton for watching—I hope you had fun! ✨ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:52 What Is Katakana Used For? 1:09 Portuguese Influence 2:41 French Influence 3:53 German Influence 4:58 Outro #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #aizuchi #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage　#katakana #カタカナ #hafu #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #japaneseconversation #realjapanese #animejapanese #speakjapanese #nihongo #japaneseculture #日本語 #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage #japonés #japonesfacil #estudiarjapones #iie #aprenderjapones #japonesparatodos #anime #languagelearning #japaneselearning #hiragana #n5 #jlpt

Today we explore why Japanese people often seem to "interrupt" during conversations—and why it’s not actually rude! You’ll learn all about the secrets aizuchi (あいづち)!✨ 📢 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this video with anyone learning Japanese! Thank you so much for watching , I really hope you enjoy the video 🫶🏻 📚 Related Video: 🔗 https://youtu.be/M9gJQTobafU Do you want to learn Japanese? 🤔　 👉Visit my website: https://www.marianihongo.com/ How to support me 🩵 👉https://ko-fi.com/marianihongo 🎌 10-Minute Trial Lesson with me! 👉https://www.marianihongo.com/our-lessons 🩷Instagram : 　https://www.instagram.com/maria_nihongo_/ 🩵TIKTOK :　https://www.tiktok.com/@marianihongo --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⏱️Time Stamps⏱️ 0:00 Intro 1:16 Example 1:38 Types of Aizuchi & Their Functions 2:17 Surprise & Questioning 2:51 Respect & Admiration 3:22 Disagreement 4:25 Aizuchi Mistakes to Avoid! 4:50 Mistake Number 2 5:18 Mistake Number 3 5:40 Outro: Call to Action #japanese #japaneseculture #learnjapanese #japaneselanguage #aizuchi #viralvideo #viralvideos #japanesewebsite #japaneseteacher #teachjapanese #learningjapanese #japan #hafu #japaneseconversation #studyjapanese #studyjapaneselanguage