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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features expressions commonly used when reflecting on a short time spent in a place or referring to the time passed since a specific event. These are helpful for conversations related to personal experiences and adjusting to new situations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: でも急に来た私
| Japanese | でも急に来た私 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | But I haven’t been here long |
| English (UK) | But I haven’t been here long |
| Korean | 하지만 온 지 얼마 되지않았습니다 |
| Hindi | लेकिन मैं यहां लंबे समय से नहीं रहा हूं। |
| French | Mais je ne suis pas ici depuis longtemps |
| German | Aber ich bin noch nicht lange hier |
| Spanish | Pero no he estado aquí mucho tiempo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Mas não estou aqui há muito tempo |
| Italian | Ma non sono qui da molto tempo |
| Dutch | Maar ik ben hier nog niet lang |
| Vietnamese | Nhưng tôi chưa ở đây lâu |
| Thai | แต่ฉันไม่ได้อยู่ที่นี่มานาน |
Meaning & Usage
- でも急に来た私: This expression is used when explaining that you haven’t been at a location or involved in something for a long time, implying you are new to the situation.
Example Sentence
- “でも急に来た私でも歓迎してくれるんですね。” (Even though I’ve just arrived, you’re welcoming me.)
Expression 2: あれから
| Japanese | あれから |
|---|---|
| English (US) | From that |
| English (UK) | From that |
| Korean | 그 때 부터 |
| Hindi | इससे |
| French | Depuis ce moment-là |
| German | Seitdem |
| Spanish | Desde eso |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desde então |
| Italian | Da allora |
| Dutch | Sindsdien |
| Vietnamese | Kể từ đó |
| Thai | จากนั้น |
Meaning & Usage
- あれから: This expression is used to refer to a point in time since a specific event happened, often to highlight what has changed or to reflect on what has occurred since.
Example Sentence
- “あれからずいぶん経ちましたね。” (It’s been quite a while since then, hasn’t it?)
Final Note
The expressions in this episode are useful when discussing time, changes, and adjusting to new environments or experiences. Mastering these will help you express how long you’ve been in a place or how much time has passed since a certain event, which is essential for both casual and semi-formal conversations.
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