Some Useful Phrases

Suppokashi?/Machibouke? (He stood you up?) - "Suppokashi" is the noun form of the verb "suppokasu (to neglect, to let somebody down)". Mou iya da. (I'm sick and tired of it./I can't take it anymore.) - "Iya (na)" is an adjective, and means "unpleasant, nasty, or to get tired of". "Mou" means, "any more, any longer". Ii zo! (Way to go!) - "Ii" is an adjective that means "good".  "~ zo" is a sentence-ending particle, and is used for emphasis, mainly by men.  Women may use yo instead. Yamete! (Cut it out!) - "Yamete" is the ~ te form of the verb "yameru (to stop)". The ~ te form can be used as a request in informal speech. This form is often used by female speakers. Yoku aru koto yo. (It happens.) - "Yoku aru koto" means, "things often happen". "~ yo" is a sentence-ending particle, and expresses the speaker's emotion or strong feelings. Ki ni shinaide. (Take it easy.) - "Ki ni shinai" is negative form of the phrase "ki ni suru (to worry, to be nervous)". Ki o tsukero! (Watch out!) - This is a male speech pattern. Women are more likely to say "Ki o tsukete". Shikata ga nai. (It can't be helped.) - This phrase is often used by the Japanese. It means, "No help for it," "No way to avoid it". Use "Shou ga nai" for short. Sate, hajimeyou. (Well, let's get to it.) - Hajime is 'begin' or 'start' and the 'yoo' ending makes it into "let's."