Wanna Make Friends in Japanese?

Making friends is one of the best parts of living,
studying, or even just visiting Japan. But if you’re still learning Japanese, starting a conversation can feel a bit tricky at first, right? Don’t worry! We’ve put together a few simple and friendly phrases you can use to start chatting, connect with locals, or just make your Japanese practice more fun 💚!

Here are some easy and natural questions to help you break the ice:

👋 友達になろう！(Tomodachi ni narou!) — Let’s be friends!

🍰 甘い物は好きですか。 (Amai mono wa suki desu ka?) — Do you like sweets?

🎌 日本の文化で好きなことは何ですか。 (Nihon no bunka de sukina koto wa nan desu ka?) — What do you like most about Japanese culture?

✈ 旅行に行くのが好きですか。 (Ryokou ni iku no ga suki desu ka?) — Do you like travelling?

🍣 日本食で何が一番好きですか。 (Nihonshoku de nani ga ichiban suki desu ka?) — What’s your favourite Japanese food?

🎵 どんな音楽が好きですか。 (Donna ongaku ga suki desu ka?) — What kind of music do you like?

🏃 何かスポーツをしますか。 (Nanika supootsu wo shimasu ka?) — Do you play any sports?

🎨 趣味は何ですか。 (Shumi wa nan desu ka?) — What’s your hobby?

🎬 お気に入りの映画は何ですか。 (Okiniiri no eiga wa nan desu ka?) — What’s your favourite movie?

These questions are all polite, simple, and perfect for everyday conversation, whether you’re talking to new friends, classmates, or even the friendly staff at a local izakaya 😉


So next time you want to connect, try one of these lines and see where the conversation takes you! Who knows? You might make a new friend over a plate of sushi or a cold drink at Midori 💚

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