Keeping the speaker going
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うんうん
ENmm-hm, nodding along
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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はいはい
ENyes, yes, mildly dismissive
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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ええ
ENyes, softer than the standard yes
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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へえー
ENoh really, drawn out
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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ふーん
ENhmm, mildly interested
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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なるほど、確かに
ENI see, that is true
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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ですよね
ENright, I thought so too
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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それでそれで
ENand then, and then
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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確かに
ENtrue enough
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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わかります
ENI know what you mean
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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大変でしたね
ENthat must have been hard
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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それはよかったです
ENI am glad to hear it
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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聞いていますよ
ENI am listening
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
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黙っていると心配されます
ENstaying silent worries the speaker
Silence is what gets noticed. A speaker on the phone to a silent listener will ask if they are still there.
Keeping the speaker going in Japanese - 14 phrases you can play on a loop until they stick. Each one shows the characters, the reading and the meaning in six languages.