Practice real Japanese for Coworker Small Talk — 10 lessons × 110 sentences with native audio, romaji, English translations and culture notes.
Sample conversation: Coworker Small Talk in Japanese
A free preview of Lesson 1 — Japanese, romaji and English for every line. 10 lessons (110 sentences) with native audio inside.
A coworker greets you as you arrive at the office.
おはようございます。今日も早いですね。
Ohayō gozaimasu. Kyō mo hayai desu ne.
Good morning. You're in early again.
Morning hellos that keep the peace — At a Japanese office, a clear "Ohayō gozaimasu" to everyone as you arrive is almost a duty, not just a nicety. Even coworkers you barely know expect the greeting. Skipping it can quietly read as cold, so say it brightly.
The coworker comments on the weather this morning.
今日は寒いですね。外、けっこう冷えていましたよ。
Kyō wa samui desu ne. Soto, kekkō hiete imashita yo.
It's cold today, isn't it? It was pretty chilly outside.
The coworker asks how your weekend was.
週末はどうでしたか。ゆっくりできましたか。
Shūmatsu wa dō deshita ka. Yukkuri dekimashita ka.
How was your weekend? Did you get to relax?
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Coworker Small Talk in Japanese — FAQ
What do you say for coworker small talk in Japanese?
Japanese Talk's Coworker Small Talk (同僚との雑談) scene walks you through it line by line. For example, you'll learn: おはようございます。今日も早いですね。 (Ohayō gozaimasu. Kyō mo hayai desu ne.) — "Good morning. You're in early again."; 今日は寒いですね。外、けっこう冷えていましたよ。 (Kyō wa samui desu ne. Soto, kekkō hiete imashita yo.) — "It's cold today, isn't it? It was pretty chilly outside."; 週末はどうでしたか。ゆっくりできましたか。 (Shūmatsu wa dō deshita ka. Yukkuri dekimashita ka.) — "How was your weekend? Did you get to relax?". Every line comes with romaji, an English translation and native audio.
Which Japanese phrases will I learn in the coworker small talk scene?
Key phrases include おはようございます。今日も早いですね。 (Ohayō gozaimasu. Kyō mo hayai desu ne.) — "Good morning. You're in early again.". The full scene is 10 lessons of 110 sentences covering the whole situation from start to finish.
Is there any etiquette I should know for coworker small talk in Japan?
Yes — Morning hellos that keep the peace. At a Japanese office, a clear "Ohayō gozaimasu" to everyone as you arrive is almost a duty, not just a nicety. Even coworkers you barely know expect the greeting. Skipping it can quietly read as cold, so say it brightly. Japanese Talk adds a short culture note like this on the lines that need one.
Is the coworker small talk scene free?
Lesson 1 is free with a free account (no credit card), and the Greeting scene is completely free with no sign-up. Full Access (US$5/month) opens all 10 lessons of every scene.