Casual — to friend
Socializing
You
日本は初めて？
にほんははじめて？
Is this your first time in Japan?
Romaji: Nihon wa hajimete? / Reply Romaji: Un, hajimete! Zutto kitakatta nda.
Reply
うん、初めて！ずっと来たかったんだ。
うん、はじめて！ずっときたかったんだ。
Yeah, it's my first time! I've wanted to come here for so long.
Gesture & etiquette
Smile warmly and nod enthusiastically.
Avoid using polite forms like desu/masu to maintain a casual friendship dynamic.
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