Culture_Tea

Culture · Tea

3 scenarios · 6 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for culture · tea situations. Each phrase is paired with its formal (keigo) and casual counterpart so you can pick the right register for who you're talking to. Tap any phrase to see audio, romaji, kana, the likely reply, and the gesture / etiquette note that goes with it.

Each phrase is crafted to native-quality standards, then reviewed by the operator for meaning, naturalness, and the formal/casual distinction before it ships.

I don't know the etiquette, is that okay?
- Formal — to staff
  お作法がわかりませんが、大丈夫ですか？
  おさほうがわかりませんが、だいじょうぶですか？
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  作法がわからないんだけど、大丈夫？
  さほうがわからないんだけど、だいじょうぶ？
  N3
The matcha is very delicious.
- Formal — to staff
  お抹茶がとても美味しいです。
  おまっちゃがとてもおいしいです。
  N5
- Casual — to friend
  抹茶、すごく美味しいね。
  まっちゃ、すごくおいしいね。
  N4