“My Japanese is not good” in Japanese is 日本語はまだ下手です (にほんごはまだへたです), pronounced nihongo wa mada heta desu.
Pronunciation
The phrase has 11 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:
How to use it
A modest answer, especially after someone says 日本語が上手ですね. Also: まだまだです.
Example sentences
- 日本語はまだ下手です。にほんごはまだへたです。My Japanese isn’t good yet.
- いえいえ、まだまだです。いえいえ、まだまだです。Oh no, I still have a long way to go.
Related forms
| Meaning | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| modest reply | まだまだです | madamada desu |
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FAQ
How do you say My Japanese is not good in Japanese?
My Japanese is not good in Japanese is 日本語はまだ下手です (にほんごはまだへたです), pronounced “nihongo wa mada heta desu”.
How do you write My Japanese is not good in Japanese?
It's written 日本語はまだ下手です with kanji, or にほんごはまだへたです in hiragana. Both are read nihongo wa mada heta desu.