N2 | Men vs Women's Catchphrases Ranking by Gender

Welcome back to our everyday Japanese podcast! Have you ever noticed that you unconsciously repeat the same words in conversation? Today, Yui and Akira dive into the interesting world of 'kuchiguse' (habitual catchphrases), specifically looking at the differences between how men and women speak. From empathy-driven phrases used mostly by women to logic-focused fillers often favored by men, we explore what these words reveal about human psychology. This episode is packed with natural N3-level vocabulary and casual conversational expressions that will make your spoken Japanese sound much more authentic. In this episode, you will learn: Discover the most common conversational habits and filler words used by native Japanese speakers. Understand the psychological differences in communication styles between men and women in Japan. Learn how to naturally use filler words like a native speaker without sounding overly formal. Find out which common phrases should be avoided in business or formal situations. 00:00 Opening & Topic Introduction 01:44 Womens Ranking 3rd & 2nd 03:33 Womens Ranking 1st 05:48 Mens Ranking 3rd 07:35 Mens Ranking 2nd 09:34 Mens Ranking 1st 11:19 Empathy vs Logic 14:06 Advice for Japanese Learners 16:22 Summary & Outro Key vocabulary and grammar from this episode: Vocabulary: 口癖: habitual catchphrase; verbal habit 無意識: unconscious; without realizing it 相槌: backchannel response; short listening response 共感: empathy; shared feeling 自己主張: self-assertion; expressing one's own opinion 気遣い: consideration; thoughtfulness 主導権: initiative; control; leadership 使い分ける: to use differently depending on the situation Grammar: 〜に対して: toward; in response to; with regard to 〜すぎる: too much; excessively 〜かもしれない: might; may; perhaps 〜ように: so that; like; in order to 〜からこそ: precisely because; exactly because Hashtags: #JapanesePodcast #LearnJapanese #EverydayJapanese #JLPTN3 #JapaneseListening #JapanesePhrases #NaturalJapanese #SpeakJapanese #StudyJapanese #JapaneseListeningPractice