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How to say “get good” in Japanese

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Japanese · 日本語

slang

Translation

もっと上手くなれ

Romanization

Motto umaku nare

Pronunciation

moht-toh oo-mah-koo nah-reh

When to use it

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

もっと上手くなれ — a quick line during a competitive match for "get good".

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How do you say "get good" in Japanese?+

You say "もっと上手くなれ" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Motto umaku nare", and a simple pronunciation cue is "moht-toh oo-mah-koo nah-reh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "moht-toh oo-mah-koo nah-reh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Motto umaku nare".

When should I use it?+

Use this as playful competitive banter. It can become rude quickly outside a game context. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.