ネトフリ見てく？
netofuri miteku?
The English phrase "netflix and chill" is expressed in Japanese as ネトフリ見てく？ (netofuri miteku?)
This is a slang expression used as an invitation to come over to someone's house to watch something on Netflix, which carries an implication of wanting to engage in sexual activity.
How do you pronounce it?
netofuri miteku?
Did you know?
- Because Japanese culture often relies on 'reading the air' (kuuki wo yomu), the subtext of this phrase is understood through what is *not* said. The phrase is a way to suggest something 'naughty' without ever explicitly naming the act.
- In Japanese dating culture, invitations to 'home dates' are often seen as a significant leap in intimacy compared to public dates.
- Japanese often uses 'clipping' for foreign services, such as スタバ for 'Starbucks' and コスパ for 'cost performance'.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are walking home together after dinner.
- 結衣 Yui今日は本当に楽しかったね。Kyou wa hontou ni tanoshikatta ne.I had a really great time today.
- 健太 Kenta僕もだよ。まだ帰りたくないな。Boku mo dayo. Mada kaeritakunai na.Me too. I don't want to go home yet.
- 結衣 Yuiじゃあ、うちでネトフリ見てく？Jaa, uchi de netofuri miteku?Then, do you want to come over and watch Netflix?
- 健太 Kentaいいの？ぜひ行きたい！Ii no? Zehi ikitai!Is it okay? I'd love to!
