when do I have to use naru hodo, and when do I have to use wakarimashita?


When do I have to use naru hodo, and when do I have to use wakarimashita? As
far as I know, they both mean something like "I understand" or "I understood".




Both "naru hodo" and "wakarimashita" mean "I understand," but there is a
difference in the usages and nuances between those two words.

"Naru hodo" means "That makes sense to me." and includes the feeling of
admiration such as "Wow" or "Oh".

> A: "Why is this jacket so expensive?"
>
> B: "Because it is handmade and moreover it is '60 vintage."
>
> A: "Naru hodo!"

On the other hand, "wakarimashita" means just "I got it." or "Will do." You
can use this phrase when you are asked to do something from your boss.

> A: "Could you make two copies of this document ?"
>
> B: "Wakarimashita."




Both "naru hodo" and "wakarimashita" mean "I understand," but there is a
difference in the usages and nuances between those two words.

"Naru hodo" means "That makes sense to me." and includes the feeling of
admiration such as "Wow" or "Oh".

> A: "Why is this jacket so expensive?"
>
> B: "Because it is handmade and moreover it is '60 vintage."
>
> A: "Naru hodo!"

On the other hand, "wakarimashita" means just "I got it." or "Will do." You
can use this phrase when you are asked to do something from your boss.

> A: "Could you make two copies of this document ?"
>
> B: "Wakarimashita."

