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.