In this channel, I share phrases and break down the differences between Japanese and English in 1 to 2 minutes! I talk about mostly casual phrases that you can't study from textbooks or youtube.

Takeshi's 2 minutes Japanese!

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "You're a closed box"  "A hard nut to crack." in Japanese. I heard this one in Black Mirror (TV Show). Check it out!

How to say "You're a closed box!" in Japanese. (From Black Mirror)

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "Take your time!" "No rush!" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. Check it out!

How to say "Take your time!" in a natural way!

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "True!" or  "Exactly!" in Japanese. Just one phrase. But you have to use a natural one. Check it out!

How do you say "True!" in Japanese?

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "Jackpot!" "Bullseye!" in Japanese. It's actually useful! Check it out!

How to say "Jackpot!" in Japanese. (Natural one lol)

In this episode, I explain how to say Adjectives in a casual way. Like "It's freaking big!" or "It's mad cold!" Instead of saying "It's big. It's cold. It's scary." There are some rules that you can use! Check it out!

How to say ADJECTIVES in a casual way! 

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "Come on. Focus!" in Japanese. There are some cultural differences between Japanese and English. Check it out!

How to say "Come on. Focus!" without offending anyone!

In this episode, I explain how to use はねる haneru. The verb means to bounce or something bounces. But we use it in a slangy way! Let's take a look!

How to use slang はねる!  (To bounce)

In this episode, I explain how to ask your friends "Forget it." "Never mind." in Japanese. It's very negative in Japanese. So take a listen to pick a proper situation to use it! Otherwise, you might get someone med at you. Check it out!