Small talk — Weekend plans

こんにちは

Hello

The greeting [こんにちは] (kon-ni-chi-wa) is often used in the afternoon.

In Japan, greetings are an important part of daily interaction and often reflect time of the day.

元気ですか？

How are you?

The phrase [元気ですか] (gen-ki de-su ka) means 'are you healthy or well?'

Asking about someone's health or well-being is a common courtesy in Japan, similar to 'how are you?' in English.

元気だよ。

I'm good.

You can respond with [元気だよ] (gen-ki da yo) informally among friends.

Japanese often express modesty but will acknowledge being well to maintain harmony in conversation.

あなたは？

How about you?

[あなた] (a-na-ta) is often omitted in conversation for brevity.

Japanese conversation often relies on context rather than explicit pronouns.

私も元気です。

I'm good too.

Use [私も] (wa-ta-shi mo) to indicate 'me too', much like in English.

Expressing agreement or similarity in experience is part of polite conversation in Japan.

週末の予定はありますか？

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

[予定] (yo-tei) can mean 'plans' or 'schedule'.

Talking about weekend plans is a common way to make small talk in Japan.

うん、…

Yes, I do.

[うん] (un) is a casual way to say 'yes'.

Japanese often use casual affirmations like [うん] among friends and family.

映画

Movie

The word [映画] (ei-ga) refers to films or movies.

Japan has a thriving film industry, producing both domestic hits and international acclaimed films.

見に行く

Go to see

[見に行く] (mi ni i-ku) combines 'see' and 'go', a phrase often used for events like movies.

Going to the cinema is a popular weekend activity in Japan.