雑談

small talk, casual conversation, chat

d͡z a̠ t͡s ɨ d ã̠ ɴ
noun Rare #36,189
small talk, casual conversation, chat Usually refers to relaxed, informal conversation about everyday topics.
JA: 休憩中に同僚と雑談した。
EN: I chatted with my coworkers during the break.

雑談するときにうってつけの場所だ。

It's the perfect place to chat casually.

彼はコーヒーを飲みながら彼女と雑談した。

He chatted with her over coffee.

しかし会話は雑談だ

But the conversation is just small talk.

— 落下の解剖学 (2023)

一緒にコーヒーを飲みながら雑談をしませんか。

Would you like to chat over a cup of coffee?

商談に入る前に、少し雑談でもしましょう。

Before we get down to business, let's make some small talk.