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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces polite expressions often used in business or formal settings, specifically when negotiating or asking for adjustments. It’s useful for situations where you want to politely ask someone to reduce a price or clarify something.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 金額を…減らしていただけませんか?
| Japanese | 金額を…減らしていただけませんか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Could you please reduce the amount? |
| English (UK) | Could you please reduce the amount? |
| Korean | 금액을…줄여주실 수 있나요? |
| Hindi | क्या आप इस राशि को कम कर सकते हैं? |
| French | Pourriez-vous réduire le montant, s’il vous plaît ? |
| German | Könnten Sie den Betrag bitte reduzieren? |
| Spanish | ¿Podría reducir la cantidad, por favor? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você poderia reduzir o valor, por favor? |
| Italian | Potresti ridurre l’importo, per favore? |
| Dutch | Kunt u het bedrag alstublieft verlagen? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn có thể giảm số tiền này không? |
| Thai | คุณสามารถลดจำนวนเงินได้ไหม? |
Meaning & Usage
- 金額を…減らしていただけませんか?: This is a formal and polite way to ask for a reduction in the amount, typically used in business or service contexts. It’s a respectful way of making a request.
Example Sentence
- 金額を…減らしていただけませんか?: “金額を…減らしていただけませんか？ちょっと予算オーバーなんです。” (Could you please reduce the amount? It’s a bit over my budget.)
Expression 2: どういうことですか?
| Japanese | どういうことですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What do you mean? |
| English (UK) | What do you mean? |
| Korean | 무슨 말씀이세요? |
| Hindi | क्या मतलब है? |
| French | Que voulez-vous dire ? |
| German | Was meinen Sie? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué quieres decir? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que você quer dizer? |
| Italian | Cosa intendi dire? |
| Dutch | Wat bedoel je? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn có ý gì? |
| Thai | คุณหมายความว่าอะไร? |
Meaning & Usage
- どういうことですか?: This phrase is used to ask for clarification when something is unclear or confusing. It’s a common expression when you don’t understand what someone is saying and need them to explain further.
Example Sentence
- どういうことですか?: “どういうことですか? その意味がわかりません。” (What do you mean? I don’t understand that.)
Final Note
This episode highlights expressions useful in polite conversations, especially in business or formal settings. 金額を…減らしていただけませんか? is a respectful way to ask for a reduction in price, while どういうことですか? is a common phrase for seeking clarification.
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