Local_Trouble

Local · Trouble

5 scenarios · 10 phrases

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Real Japanese phrases for local · trouble 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.

The room upstairs is very noisy.
- Formal — to staff
  上の部屋がとてもうるさいです。
  うえのへやがとてもうるさいです。
  N4
- Casual — to friend
  上の部屋、めっちゃうるさいんだけど。
  うえのへや、めっちゃうるさいんだけど。
  N4
Is there a police box (Koban) nearby?
- Formal — to stranger
  近くに交番はありますか？
  ちかくにこうばんはありますか？
  N5
- Casual — to friend
  近くに交番ってある？
  ちかくにこうばんってある？
  N5