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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode covers simple expressions often used to question something and state a difference.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: なんで
| Japanese | なんで |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Why |
| English (UK) | Why |
| Korean | 왜 |
| Hindi | क्यों |
| French | Pourquoi |
| German | Warum |
| Spanish | ¿Por qué? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por quê? |
| Italian | Perché |
| Dutch | Waarom |
| Vietnamese | Tại sao |
| Thai | ทำไม |
Meaning & Usage
- “なんで” is a casual way of asking “why” in Japanese. It’s commonly used in informal settings when questioning someone’s actions or situation.
Expression 2: 違うの
| Japanese | 違うの |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s different |
| English (UK) | It’s different |
| Korean | 다릅니다 |
| Hindi | यह अलग है |
| French | C’est différent |
| German | Es ist anders |
| Spanish | Es diferente |
| Portuguese (BR) | É diferente |
| Italian | È diverso |
| Dutch | Het is anders |
| Vietnamese | Khác mà |
| Thai | มันต่างกัน |
Meaning & Usage
- “違うの” is a casual way to say “It’s different.” It is commonly used when correcting someone or pointing out that something is not as assumed or expected.
Final Note
Both of these expressions are helpful for asking questions and making clarifications in casual conversations. “なんで” is typically used to ask why something is happening, while “違うの” is used to indicate or correct something that is different from what was expected.
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