Translation guide
Expressions for everyday conversation, casual chat, or widely discussed topics in Japanese.
The learner wants to refer to informal, everyday conversation or small talk.
Refers to casual small talk, often about everyday matters or gossip. Very common for 'common talk' in the sense of chit-chat.
近所の人と世間話をした。
I had a casual chat with a neighbor.
Means idle talk, chit-chat. Slightly more formal than 世間話, but still common.
会議の前に少し雑談した。
We chatted a bit before the meeting.
Literally 'daily conversation'. Used when talking about the language of everyday life.
日常会話でよく使う表現を教えてください。
Please teach me expressions often used in everyday conversation.
Casual term for chatting or talking idly. Can also mean 'chatterbox'. More informal.
友達とおしゃべりするのが好きです。
I like chatting with friends.
The learner wants to say that something is a common topic of conversation or widely known.
Means 'often becomes a topic of conversation'. Natural way to say something is commonly talked about.
その映画は最近よく話題になっている。
That movie has been a common topic of conversation lately.
Means 'common topic' in the sense of a shared interest or subject for discussion.
趣味の話は共通の話題になりやすい。
Hobbies easily become common topics of conversation.
Literally 'is often said'. Used for common sayings or frequently mentioned things.
「時間が解決する」とよく言われる。
It's common talk that 'time heals all wounds'.
The direct translation '共通の話' is not natural. Use the phrases provided depending on context.