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Discover real expressions you won’t find in textbooks.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features expressions used to encourage, offer support, acknowledge fatigue, and praise someone for their effort. These phrases are helpful in building rapport and expressing empathy in conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 頑張ってね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 頑張ってね |
| English (US) | Cheer up |
| English (UK) | Cheer up |
| Korean | 힘내세요 |
| French | Courage |
| German | Viel Glück |
| Spanish | Ánimo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Força |
| Hindi | उल्लास करो। |
| Indonesian | Semangat ya |
| Vietnamese | Cố gắng lên |
| Thai | สู้ๆ นะ |
Meaning & Usage
A supportive expression used to encourage someone, often when they are facing a challenge or need motivation. It can be used for both minor and more serious situations.
Example Sentence
試験頑張ってね！
Good luck on your exam!
Expression 2: じゃあ私も残業しようかな
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じゃあ私も残業しようかな |
| English (US) | Then I’ll have to work overtime, too. |
| English (UK) | Then I’ll have to work overtime, too. |
| Korean | 그럼 나도 야근을 해야겠네요 |
| French | Alors, je vais devoir faire des heures supplémentaires aussi. |
| German | Dann muss ich auch Überstunden machen. |
| Spanish | Entonces tendré que hacer horas extras también. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Então eu também terei que fazer hora extra. |
| Hindi | फिर मुझे ओवरटाइम भी करना होगा। |
| Indonesian | Kalau begitu, saya juga harus lembur. |
| Vietnamese | Vậy thì tôi cũng phải làm thêm giờ. |
| Thai | งั้นฉันก็คงต้องทำงานล่วงเวลาเหมือนกัน |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used to express the idea of working extra hours or staying late, often used humorously or resignedly. It’s typically used in a workplace setting when acknowledging the need to stay longer to finish tasks.
Example Sentence
じゃあ私も残業しようかな、終わらせないと。
Then I’ll have to work overtime too, I need to finish this.
Expression 3: 疲れてるね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 疲れてるね |
| English (US) | You look tired |
| English (UK) | You look tired |
| Korean | 피곤해 보이네 |
| French | Tu as l’air fatigué |
| German | Du siehst müde aus |
| Spanish | Te ves cansado |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você está cansado |
| Hindi | तुम थके हुए लग रहे हो |
| Indonesian | Kamu terlihat lelah |
| Vietnamese | Bạn trông mệt mỏi |
| Thai | คุณดูเหนื่อยนะ |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used to notice or comment on someone’s fatigue or tired appearance. It’s a casual expression often used when someone looks exhausted or worn out.
Example Sentence
昨日遅くまで働いたから、疲れてるね。
You look tired, you worked late yesterday, right?
Expression 4: すごい, やればできるじゃん
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すごい, やればできるじゃん |
| English (US) | Wow, you can do it if you do it |
| English (UK) | Wow, you can do it if you do it |
| Korean | 대단하다, 하면 되잖아 |
| French | Waouh, tu peux le faire si tu t’y mets |
| German | Wow, du kannst es schaffen, wenn du es versuchst |
| Spanish | Wow, lo puedes hacer si lo intentas |
| Portuguese (BR) | Uau, você consegue se fizer isso |
| Hindi | वाह, तुम यह कर सकते हो अगर तुम यह कर रहे हो |
| Indonesian | Wow, kamu bisa melakukannya kalau kamu mencobanya |
| Vietnamese | Wow, bạn có thể làm được nếu làm |
| Thai | ว้าว, คุณทำได้ถ้าคุณลองทำ |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used to praise someone’s ability or effort after they successfully accomplish something, especially after showing doubt or hesitation.
Example Sentence
すごい, やればできるじゃん！
Wow, you can do it if you do it!
Final Note
This episode highlights expressions of encouragement, recognition, and casual observation. These phrases will help you communicate effectively in both casual and workplace settings.
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