Phrase lesson

How do you say "I see / That makes sense" in Japanese?

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I see / That makes sense

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

なるほど

なるほど

naruhodo

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use なるほど (naruhodo) with friends or new people when you want a short natural response in conversation. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Practical note

Keep the line natural and light. In friendly conversation, simple often sounds better than over-explaining.

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