Say This Before a Japanese Friend's Big Day (It's Not Good Luck)
To say you've got this / do your best in Japanese, say がんばって (ganbatte).
Your friend has a big exam tomorrow. Japanese has a warmer word than good luck.
がんばって
ganbatte
you've got this / do your best
In this video
- がんばって！ ganbatte! You've got this!
- 明日、がんばって！ ashita, ganbatte! Do your best tomorrow!
- がんばってね。 ganbatte ne. You've got this, okay?
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