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How to Say ‘We still haven't heard you say it!’ in Japanese

まだ お前の口から聞いてねえ

まだおまえのくちからきいてねえ

💬 Usage Tip: Combining informal speech creates a sense of urgency or insistence.

🇯🇵 In Japan: In dramatic anime scenes, characters emphasize spoken words to convey earnest feelings.

Phrase Breakdown

まだ

お前の

口から

聞いてねえ

Word-by-Word Breakdown

まだまだ

[mada]

still

Indicates continuation of an action or state.

Example

まだ終わっていません。

It's not finished yet.

お前おまえ

[omae]

you (informal)

Used casually to refer to someone, often among peers.

Example

お前は友だ。

You are a friend.

[no]

of

Indicates possession or relation.

Example

私の家です。

This is my house.

くち

[kuchi]

mouth

The opening in the face used for eating and speaking.

Example

口を開けてください。

Please open your mouth.

からから

[kara]

from

Indicating the point where an action starts.

Example

ここから始めましょう。

Let's start from here.

聞いきい

[kii]

hear

To perceive sounds with the ear.

Example

彼の話を聞く。

Listen to his story.

[te]

and

Connects two actions in sequence.

Example

食べて、飲みます。

Eat and drink.

ねえねえ

[nee]

not

Negates a verb.

Example

行かない。

Not going.

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