Uki Uki NihonGO + Culture! - Lesson 7 - aizuchi part 1

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In today's lesson we will go over examples of あいづち (aizuchi) and learn how to use them in a conversation. Memorizing these tips and understanding when to use あいづち (aizuchi) can help to make you a master conversationalist!

Showing the other person that you are actively listening to them is very important in any conversation to make the dialogue go smoothly. In English, we do this regularly with responses like "uh huh" or "I see", or by nodding our head "yes".

Aizuchi あいづち is the Japanese term for the common interjections that are used to let your listener know that you are paying attention and/or understanding what is being said.

In Japanese, it is always important to distinguish between polite and casual levels. When using aizuchi, you must also think about how to respond in the appropriate manner. For example, なるほど ("I see") can be used for either casual or polite levels of conversation. However, if you are talking to your teacher 本当ですか　"Is that true?" "Really?" should be used. With friends or family, this can be shortened to a more casual 本当？

Common あいづち (aizuchi) include:
なるほど - I see
本当ですか? - Is that true? Really? (polite)
本当？ - Really? (casual)

Stay tuned for more aizuchi あいづち in upcoming lessons!

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