“Small talk” in Japanese
Short answer
Small talk in Japanese is “俗話” (zokuwa). Full meaning: small talk, gossip; spoken language, colloquial expression.
Other ways to say “Small talk” in Japanese
話々
hanashibanashi small talk
世間話
sekenbanashi small talk, chat, gossip
サービストーク
saabisutooku polite conversation, (flattering) small talk
茶飲み話
chanomibanashi chat over tea; gossip, small talk
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