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Japanese Versatility List

Parties and groups

Core words, Stage 2chunk 18 of 80Verbs: dealing with people

Covers joining in, getting loud, standing out and wrapping up a gathering.

Mix-ups Kaisan ends a group or event, never a couple; that's wakareru.

sanka suru

polite sanka shimasu

take part, join

The event takes ni: 'Nomikai ni sanka suru?' (Coming to the drinks?).

A bit formal; between friends, iku (go) often does the job.

casual

raishuu no paatii, sanka suru?

Are you coming to next week's party?

来週のパーティー、参加する？

polite

raishuu no paatii ni sanka shimasu ka?

Will you be joining next week's party?

来週のパーティーに参加しますか？

Written 参加する · さんかする · 参加しますRank #1164 in 3,030 TV dramas

sawagu

polite sawagimasu

make noise; make a fuss

For loud partying or a big fuss: 'Sawaganaide' (Keep it down / Don't make a fuss).

The noun sawagi means a commotion or uproar.

casual

kinjo meiwaku da kara, sonna ni sawaganaide.

Don't make so much noise, you'll bother the neighbours.

近所迷惑だから、そんなに騒がないで。

polite

kinjo meiwaku desu kara, sawaganaide kudasai.

Please keep the noise down for the neighbours.

近所迷惑ですから、騒がないでください。

Written 騒ぐ · さわぐ · 騒ぎますRank #1553 in 3,030 TV dramas

medatsu

polite medachimasu

stand out, be noticeable

For looks or behaviour that catches the eye.

Medachitagari is a show-off who wants attention.

casual

sono akai fuku, sugoku medatsu ne.

That red outfit really stands out.

その赤い服、すごく目立つね。

polite

sono akai fuku, sugoku medachimasu ne.

That red outfit really stands out.

その赤い服、すごく目立ちますね。

Written 目立つ · めだつ · 目立ちますRank #1933 in 3,030 TV dramas

kaisan suru

polite kaisan shimasu

break up (a group); call it a day

Said at the end of a gathering, often alone: 'Jaa, kaisan!' (OK, everyone can head home). Also a band splitting up.

For a couple breaking up, use wakareru, not kaisan.

casual

jaa, kyou wa kore de kaisan shiyou.

OK, let's call it a day here.

じゃあ、今日はこれで解散しよう。

polite

dewa, kyou wa kore de kaisan shimashou.

Well, let's call it a day here.

では、今日はこれで解散しましょう。

Written 解散する · かいさんする · 解散しますRank #2880 in 3,030 TV dramas