“Chit-chat” in Japanese
Short answer
Chit-chat in Japanese is “無駄話” (mudabanashi). Full meaning: idle talk, chit-chat, gossip.
Other ways to say “Chit-chat” in Japanese
ぺちゃくちゃ
pechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
わちゃわちゃ
wachawacha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
ペチャクチャ
pechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
べちゃくちゃ
bechakucha chattering, chit-chat, (ladies) prattle
むだ話
mudabanashi idle talk, chit-chat, gossip
ムダ話
mudabanashi idle talk, chit-chat, gossip
徒話
mudabanashi idle talk, chit-chat, gossip
無駄話し
mudabanashi idle talk, chit-chat, gossip
無駄ばなし
mudabanashi idle talk, chit-chat, gossip
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