Japanese Vocabulary: Not Understanding

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Vocabulary List

English Japanese Pronunciation
Can you explain again?
Can you explain again?
Can you repeat that?
Can you repeat that?
Come again?
Come again?
Excuse me?
Excuse me?
I didn't catch that.
I didn't catch that.
I don't get it.
I don't get it.
I need clarification.
I need clarification.
I'm at a loss.
I'm at a loss.
I'm confused.
I'm confused.
I'm lost.
I'm lost.
I'm not following.
I'm not following.
Pardon?
Pardon?
Say again?
Say again?
Sorry?
Sorry?
What did you say?
What did you say?
What?
What? もう一度説明してもらえますか?

Cultural Insight: Understanding Non-Verbal Cues

In Japanese culture, not understanding can often be communicated through non-verbal cues like silence, avoiding eye contact, or using indirect language. It’s important to pay attention to these cues to gauge someone’s level of comprehension, as direct verbal confirmation may not always be given.

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