2025-08

“Aizuchi” are essential Japanese backchannel responses that signal active listening. This article explains trendy youth expressions like “tashikani” (“indeed”) and “naruhodo” (“I see”), and provides tips on how to use them appropriately depending on context.

Explore real Japanese youth slang often used in casual speech and social media—like “baku,” “geki,” “oni,” “kami,” “ā-ne,” “sorena,” “gachi,” “pien,” “emoi,” “yabai,” and more—organized by category and explained clearly for learners. Speak like native Japanese friends.