Questions & Responses
Short questions, and replies that show you understand or say no.
- なんで？ nande Why? Casual
- ほんと？ honto Really? Casual
- かしこまりました kashikomarimashita Certainly / Understood (very polite) Polite
- 承知いたしました shōchi itashimashita Understood / Certainly (formal) Polite
- ダメ dame No / Don't / Not allowed Casual
The level of politeness changes with the person and the situation. When in doubt, the polite form is the safe choice. A phrase marked with two levels, such as “Neutral / Casual,” is used in both kinds of situations.