コツ
kotsu
The Japanese word for "tips" is コツ (kotsu).
コツ refers to small pieces of practical advice used to help someone do something more easily or effectively.
How do you pronounce it?
kotsu
Did you know?
- Unlike the English word 'tips', コツ cannot be used to refer to the gratuity money left for a waiter at a restaurant.
- The word コツ is written in katakana even though it is not a loanword from English, which is a common way to emphasize a specific point or nuance in Japanese text.
- If you are looking for 'pro tips', Japanese speakers often use the term 秘訣, which carries a much more mysterious, 'secretive' connotation than the English version.
Examples in context
- この問題の ヒント を教えてください。Please give me tips for this problem.
- 助言を聞かせてください。Please give me some tips / advice.
- もっと速く走るための コツ を教えてください。Please give me tips on running faster.
- 明日のプレゼンについて アドバイス をください。Please give me some tips / advice for tomorrow's presentation.
- 料理のコツを教えてください。Ryōri no kotsu o oshiete kudasai.Please tell me some tips for cooking.
- テニスの上達のコツはありますか？Tenisu no jōtatsu no kotsu wa arimasu ka?Are there any tips for improving at tennis?
- 仕事のコツをつかみました。Shigoto no kotsu o tsukamimashita.I got the knack of the job.
Example conversation
Yui is helping Hiroto with his sewing project.
- 大翔 Hiroto縫い方のコツを教えてくれる？Nuikata no kotsu o oshiete kureru?Can you give me some tips on how to sew?
- 結衣 Yuiはい、このやり方が一番簡単ですよ。Hai, kono yarikata ga ichiban kantan desu yo.Yes, this way is the easiest.
- 大翔 Hirotoなるほど、すごく上手ですね。Naruhodo, sugoku jōzu desu ne.I see, you are very good at it.
- 結衣 Yuiコツをつかめば大丈夫です。Kotsu o tsukameba daijōbu desu.You'll be fine once you get the hang of it.
