Are cool Japanese phrases from anime actually used in real life?

Have you ever wondered if the phrases you hear in anime are true to real life? The answer is... it depends!

Phrases that are CORRECT and commonly used in real life

いただきます (Itadakimasu)

• Anime: ✅ Said before eating
• Real life: ✅ Japanese people really say this before a meal

おかえり (Okaeri)

• Anime: ✅ Greeting someone who has come home
• Real life: ✅ Used daily in the family

Phrases that are “mostly seen” in anime, rarely used in real life

俺様 (Ore-sama)

• Anime: Arrogant characters referring to themselves
• Real life: ❌ Very few people use this word in real life

お兄ちゃん (Onii-chan)

• Anime: An intimate way to call an older brother
• Real life: ⚠️ It is used, but not common in daily communication, especially among adults

Advice for learning Japanese through anime

Anime is fun and helps you get familiar with Japanese, but don't learn it mechanically. You should check with native speakers or teachers to avoid using it incorrectly or causing misunderstandings.

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Learning Japanese through anime is a good way, but be sure to distinguish it from reality to communicate naturally!