Confusing phrase in Japanese!

Do you sometimes find learning a language confusing?

There is a phrase you can use in Japanese to express your lack of understanding.

Let's try a Japanese language quiz!

A:　昨日のJLPTの試験、どうだった？
B:（ 　　　）だったよ。

A: How did you do on the JLPT exam yesterday?
B: It was all Greek to me!

Choose an answer from from 1～3.

① ちんぷんかんぷん
② じゃんけんぽん
③ とんちんかん

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

①　ちんぷんかんぷん

Example sentence

あの映画、初めのほうは、ちんぷんかんぷんだったけど、だんだん面白くなったよ。

That movie was a bit gibberish in the beginning, but it got more and more interesting.

This is a fun phrase you can use in everyday Japanese!

Try using it in your next conversation in class or with Japanese friends.