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Key Expressions and Meanings
In this episode, we look at expressions related to greetings and requests for communication. These expressions are commonly used in both casual and polite conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: おかえり…
| Japanese | おかえり… |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Welcome… |
| English (UK) | Welcome… |
| Korean | 어서와요… |
| Hindi | आपका स्वागत है… |
| French | Bienvenue… |
| German | Willkommen… |
| Spanish | Bienvenido… |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bem-vindo… |
| Italian | Benvenuto… |
| Dutch | Welkom… |
| Vietnamese | Chào mừng… |
| Thai | ยินดีต้อนรับ… |
Meaning & Usage
- “おかえり” is a welcoming expression used when someone returns. It’s a casual greeting used among friends, family, or close acquaintances.
Expression 2: 連絡頂戴って…
| Japanese | 連絡頂戴って… |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Contact me in advance… |
| English (UK) | Contact me in advance… |
| Korean | 연락주시지… |
| Hindi | मुझसे पहले संपर्क करें… |
| French | Contactez-moi à l’avance… |
| German | Kontaktieren Sie mich im Voraus… |
| Spanish | Contáctame de antemano… |
| Portuguese (BR) | Me avise com antecedência… |
| Italian | Contattami in anticipo… |
| Dutch | Neem van tevoren contact met me op… |
| Vietnamese | Liên hệ với tôi trước… |
| Thai | ติดต่อกับฉันล่วงหน้า… |
Meaning & Usage
- “連絡頂戴って” is used to ask or request someone to contact you beforehand. It’s a polite way of asking for prior communication before an event or action takes place.
Final Note
These expressions are great for everyday interactions. “おかえり” is perfect for welcoming someone home or back, while “連絡頂戴って” is a useful phrase to politely ask for contact or communication in advance.
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