Practice real Japanese for Neighbors — 10 lessons × 110 sentences with native audio, romaji, English translations and culture notes.
Sample conversation: Neighbors in Japanese
A free preview of Lesson 1 — Japanese, romaji and English for every line. 10 lessons (110 sentences) with native audio inside.
Greet your neighbor.
こんにちは、ご近所さん！
Konnichiwa, gokinjo-san!
Hello there, neighbor!
Introduce yourself as the new neighbor.
新しくお隣になった者です！
Atarashiku otonari ni natta mono desu!
I'm your new neighbor!
Say when you moved in.
いつ引っ越してこられたんですか？
Itsu hikkoshite korareta n desu ka?
When did you move in?
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Neighbors in Japanese — FAQ
What do you say for neighbors in Japanese?
Japanese Talk's Neighbors (近所・地域のつながり) scene walks you through it line by line. For example, you'll learn: こんにちは、ご近所さん！ (Konnichiwa, gokinjo-san!) — "Hello there, neighbor!"; 新しくお隣になった者です！ (Atarashiku otonari ni natta mono desu!) — "I'm your new neighbor!"; いつ引っ越してこられたんですか？ (Itsu hikkoshite korareta n desu ka?) — "When did you move in?". Every line comes with romaji, an English translation and native audio.
Which Japanese phrases will I learn in the neighbors scene?
Key phrases include こんにちは、ご近所さん！ (Konnichiwa, gokinjo-san!) — "Hello there, neighbor!". 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 neighbors in Japan?
Yes — Neighborhood Tips in Japan. In Japan, neighbors often share helpful tips about local shops and parks. Asking about the area is a natural conversation starter and shows genuine interest in the community. Japanese Talk adds a short culture note like this on the lines that need one.
Is the neighbors 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.