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How to say “stop talking” in Japanese

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stop talking

Japanese · 日本語

rude

Translation

しゃべるのをやめて

Romanization

Shaberu no o yamete

Pronunciation

shah-beh-roo noh oh yah-meh-teh

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

しゃべるのをやめて — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "stop talking".

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How do you say "stop talking" in Japanese?+

You say "しゃべるのをやめて" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Shaberu no o yamete", and a simple pronunciation cue is "shah-beh-roo noh oh yah-meh-teh".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

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

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "shah-beh-roo noh oh yah-meh-teh" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Shaberu no o yamete".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.