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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces two simple but commonly used phrases: もしもし used when answering the phone, and もちろん一人 used to indicate that you are doing something alone. These are useful for everyday interactions and casual conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: もしもし
| Japanese | もしもし |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Hello |
| English (UK) | Hello |
| Korean | 여보세요 |
| Hindi | नमस्कार |
| French | Allô |
| German | Hallo |
| Spanish | Hola |
| Portuguese (BR) | Alô |
| Italian | Pronto |
| Dutch | Hallo |
| Vietnamese | Alo |
| Thai | สวัสดีครับ/ค่ะ |
Meaning & Usage
- もしもし: This is a standard greeting used when answering the phone in Japan. It’s informal and specific to phone conversations.
Example Sentence
- もしもし: “もしもし、今大丈夫ですか？” (Hello, is it a good time to talk?)
Expression 2: もちろん一人
| Japanese | もちろん一人 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Of course, one person |
| English (UK) | Of course, one person |
| Korean | 당연하지, 혼자야.. |
| Hindi | जाहिर है, एक व्यक्ति |
| French | Bien sûr, une personne |
| German | Natürlich, eine Person |
| Spanish | Claro, una persona |
| Portuguese (BR) | Claro, uma pessoa |
| Italian | Certo, una persona |
| Dutch | Natuurlijk, één persoon |
| Vietnamese | Dĩ nhiên, một người |
| Thai | แน่นอน, คนเดียว |
Meaning & Usage
- もちろん一人: This phrase is used to confirm that you are doing something alone. It’s often used in casual conversations when talking about plans or actions that you will undertake solo.
Example Sentence
- もちろん一人: “もちろん一人で行くつもりだよ。” (Of course, I’m going alone.)
Final Note
This episode highlights the simplicity and utility of もしもし for phone conversations and もちろん一人 for affirming actions done solo. Both expressions are essential for smooth, everyday conversations in Japanese.
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