Translation guide
An interjection used to express encouragement, impatience, disbelief, or to urge someone to hurry up. Japanese equivalents vary widely by context and intent.
To urge someone to keep going, do their best, or not give up.
The most common way to cheer someone on. Literally 'do your best'.
Come on! You're almost there.
From English 'fight'. Casual encouragement, often used in sports or among friends.
Come on! You'll win next time.
Very casual, meaning 'you can do it'. Often repeated for emphasis.
Come on, you've got this! Keep it up!
To tell someone to move faster or stop delaying.
Direct and common. Can sound blunt, so tone matters.
Come on! We're going to be late.
Literally 'hurry'. Slightly more polite than 早く.
Come on, hurry! The bus is coming.
An interjection to get someone's attention and prompt action. Like 'hey, come on'.
To express that you don't believe what someone is saying, or that something is ridiculous.
Expresses disbelief or surprise. 'No way!' or 'Come on, you're kidding.'
Come on, you didn't really do that, did you?
Literally 'it's a lie, right?'. Very common for 'you're joking'.
Come on! That can't be true.
Means 'impossible' or 'no way'. Stronger disbelief.
To suggest doing something together, often with enthusiasm.
To soothe someone who is upset, similar to 'come on, it's okay'.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all uses of 'come on!'. You must choose based on the specific intent: encouragement, impatience, disbelief, etc. Using the wrong one can sound rude or confusing.
Many of these expressions are casual. Using 早く with a superior can be impolite. In formal situations, rephrase the entire sentence rather than using a direct interjection.
Come on, hurry up or I'll leave you behind.
ありえない！また遅刻？
Come on! Late again? Unbelievable.
Come on, let's get started.