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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode highlights expressions used to convey thoughts or ideas, considering options, and talking about actions being taken, particularly in relation to work or finding something.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: なんかと思ってたことあってさ..
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なんかと思ってたことあってさ.. |
| English (US) | There was something I thought.. |
| English (UK) | There was something I thought.. |
| Korean | 내가 생각을 해봤는데.. |
| French | Il y avait quelque chose que je pensais.. |
| German | Es gab etwas, an das ich dachte.. |
| Spanish | Había algo que pensaba.. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Havia algo que eu pensava.. |
| Hindi | वहाँ कुछ था मैं सोचा .. |
| Indonesian | Ada sesuatu yang saya pikirkan.. |
| Vietnamese | Có một điều gì đó tôi đã nghĩ.. |
| Thai | มีบางอย่างที่ฉันคิดว่า.. |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used when introducing a thought or idea, often before explaining it in more detail. It’s a casual expression used to share something you’ve been thinking about.
Example Sentence
なんかと思ってたことあってさ、今度試してみようかな。
There was something I thought, maybe I’ll try it next time.
Expression 2: 私も働こうかなって
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 私も働こうかなって |
| English (US) | I was thinking about working, too |
| English (UK) | I was thinking about working, too |
| Korean | 저도 일 할까 생각중이에요 |
| French | Je pensais aussi à travailler |
| German | Ich habe auch darüber nachgedacht zu arbeiten |
| Spanish | También estaba pensando en trabajar |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu também estava pensando em trabalhar |
| Hindi | मैं भी काम करने के बारे में सोच रहा था। |
| Indonesian | Saya juga sedang berpikir untuk bekerja |
| Vietnamese | Tôi cũng đang nghĩ về việc làm việc |
| Thai | ฉันก็คิดจะทำงานเหมือนกัน |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used when sharing that you’re considering doing something, in this case, working. It expresses indecision or contemplation about taking an action.
Example Sentence
私も働こうかなって、でもどうしようかな。
I was thinking about working, too, but I’m not sure.
Expression 3: スマホで探してみてたんだけどさ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | スマホで探してみてたんだけどさ |
| English (US) | I was looking for it on my phone |
| English (UK) | I was looking for it on my phone |
| Korean | 스마트폰으로 찾아보고 있었는데 |
| French | Je cherchais sur mon téléphone |
| German | Ich habe es auf meinem Handy gesucht |
| Spanish | Estaba buscando en mi teléfono |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu estava procurando no meu telefone |
| Hindi | मैं फोन पर इसकी तलाश कर रहा था। |
| Indonesian | Saya sedang mencarikannya di ponsel saya |
| Vietnamese | Tôi đang tìm nó trên điện thoại của mình |
| Thai | ฉันกำลังค้นหามันในโทรศัพท์ของฉัน |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used when explaining that you were searching for something using a smartphone or mobile device. It’s casual and often used when talking about everyday activities.
Example Sentence
スマホで探してみてたんだけどさ、見つからなかった。
I was looking for it on my phone, but I couldn’t find it.
Final Note
This episode introduces common expressions used when contemplating a decision, searching for something, or discussing work. These expressions are important for expressing personal thoughts and actions in everyday conversations.
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