English–Japanese
“safe bet” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiteppan
Example
この組み合わせは鉄板です。ko no ku mi a wa se wa tep pan de su
This combination is a sure thing.
How to say “safe bet” in Japanese
“Safe bet” in Japanese is 鉄板 (teppan).
It presents something as solid and dependable, whether it is an actual iron plate or a choice expected to succeed.
Example sentences with 鉄板
初対面の相手には、趣味の話が鉄板です。hatsu tai men no ai te ni wa shu mi no hanashi ga tep pan de su
When talking to someone you have just met, talking about hobbies is a safe bet.
Tips for using 鉄板
- In casual speech, 鉄板 (teppan) often signals a near-certain success, making it a stronger and more informal claim than simply calling a choice good.