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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode highlights common expressions used in casual, friendly settings, especially when welcoming someone home, initiating a conversation, or asking for feedback.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: お帰り
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | お帰り |
| English (US) | Welcome home |
| English (UK) | Welcome home |
| Korean | 어서 와 |
| French | Bienvenue à la maison |
| German | Willkommen zu Hause |
| Spanish | Bienvenido a casa |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bem-vindo em casa |
| Hindi | घर का स्वागत |
| Indonesian | Selamat datang di rumah |
| Vietnamese | Chào mừng về nhà |
| Thai | ยินดีต้อนรับกลับบ้าน |
Meaning & Usage
A casual and warm greeting used when someone returns home. It’s often said by family members or close friends to welcome someone back.
Example Sentence
お帰り、今日はどうだった？
Welcome home, how was your day?
Expression 2: はい, まずは
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | はい, まずは |
| English (US) | Yes, first |
| English (UK) | Yes, first |
| Korean | 네, 우선은 |
| French | Oui, d’abord |
| German | Ja, zuerst |
| Spanish | Sí, primero |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sim, primeiro |
| Hindi | हाँ, पहले |
| Indonesian | Ya, pertama |
| Vietnamese | Vâng, trước tiên |
| Thai | ใช่, ก่อนอื่น |
Meaning & Usage
A phrase used to begin something, often used when setting priorities or giving instructions. It’s typically used to indicate that something will come first in a sequence or order of actions.
Example Sentence
はい, まずはこの書類を確認してください。
Yes, first, please check these documents.
Expression 3: どう?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | どう? |
| English (US) | How is it? |
| English (UK) | How is it? |
| Korean | 어때? |
| French | Comment ça va ? |
| German | Wie ist es? |
| Spanish | ¿Cómo está? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Como está? |
| Hindi | कैसा है? |
| Indonesian | Bagaimana? |
| Vietnamese | Thế nào? |
| Thai | เป็นอย่างไร? |
Meaning & Usage
A simple and informal question used to ask how something is, often after trying something new or getting feedback. It’s commonly used in casual conversations to inquire about someone’s experience or feelings.
Example Sentence
新しい映画はどうだった？
How was the new movie?
Final Note
This episode emphasizes casual and friendly expressions that help you engage in everyday conversations. Mastering phrases like お帰り, はい, まずは, and どう? will help you connect with others in various social settings.
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