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Translation
わかりません
Romanization
Wakarimasen
Pronunciation
wah-kah-ree-mah-sen
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
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わかりません — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "i don't know".
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You say "わかりません" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Wakarimasen", and a simple pronunciation cue is "wah-kah-ree-mah-sen".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "wah-kah-ree-mah-sen" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wakarimasen".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.