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So true so relatable

Conversation phrases, Stage 1chunk 37 of 68Reacting

Signals you share the feeling or experience they describe.

Mix-ups aru aru means 'that happens', wakaru wakaru means 'I feel that'.

wakaru wakaru

casual only

I know, I know; I totally get it

Sympathy when a friend describes a feeling or situation you've had too.

It means 'I feel the same', not 'I understand your words'.

casual

wakaru wakaru, getsuyoubi tte honto ni darui yo ne.

I know, right? Mondays are such a drag.

わかるわかる、月曜日ってほんとにだるいよね。

Written わかるわかるWho you say itHeard 6× in 3.17 million lines of film and TV subtitles

sore na

slangcasual only

right?!; so true

Young people's reply when a friend says exactly what you were thinking.

Sounds young and online; sou da yo ne is the safe everyday version.

casual

sore na. ano eiga, maji de nagakatta.

So true. That movie was seriously long.

それな。あの映画、マジで長かった。

Written それなWho you say it and hear itHeard 1512× in 3.17 million lines of film and TV subtitles

aru aru

casual only

so relatable; that always happens

Said when someone describes a familiar everyday mishap that happens to everyone.

Also a noun: X aru aru means typical X moments, like ryuugakusei aru aru.

casual

eki norisugosu no, aru aru da yo ne.

Missing your stop is such a classic.

駅乗り過ごすの、あるあるだよね。

Written あるあるWho you say it and hear itHeard 13× in 3.17 million lines of film and TV subtitles