Why do Japanese people speak indirectly? | Learn Natural Japanese

JIRU | Japanese Podcast · Apr 16, 2026 · 5m

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Why do Japanese people speak indirectly?

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Key phrases:

・ちょっと難しいです

→ It might be a little difficult (often means “No”)

・また今度お願いします

→ Maybe next time (often means “Not this time”)

・考えておきます

→ I will think about it (often means “I won’t do it”)

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