Studying Japanese Ep.807

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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions that inquire about someone’s fears and the reason behind an apology. These phrases are useful in understanding the emotions and reactions of others in daily conversations.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: 何そんなビビってんの?

Japanese何そんなビビってんの?
English (US)What are you scared of?
English (UK)What are you scared of?
Korean뭐야, 무서워?
Hindiतुम्हें किस बात से डर लगता है?
FrenchDe quoi as-tu peur ?
GermanWovor hast du Angst?
Spanish¿De qué tienes miedo?
Portuguese (BR)Do que você tem medo?
ItalianDi cosa hai paura?
DutchWaar ben je bang voor?
VietnameseBạn sợ điều gì vậy?
Thaiคุณกลัวอะไร?

Meaning & Usage

  • 何そんなビビってんの?: This casual and slightly teasing phrase is used to ask why someone is afraid or scared. It’s often used among friends in a playful or lighthearted manner.

Example Sentence

  • 何そんなビビってんの?: “何そんなビビってんの? ちょっと怖いだけだよ。” (What are you scared of? It’s just a little scary.)

Expression 2: なんで謝るの?

Japaneseなんで謝るの?
English (US)Why are you apologizing?
English (UK)Why are you apologizing?
Korean왜 사과하는 거지?
Hindiआप माफी क्यों मांग रहे हैं?
FrenchPourquoi tu t’excuses ?
GermanWarum entschuldigst du dich?
Spanish¿Por qué te disculpas?
Portuguese (BR)Por que está se desculpando?
ItalianPerché ti stai scusando?
DutchWaarom bied je je excuses aan?
VietnameseTại sao bạn xin lỗi?
Thaiทำไมคุณถึงขอโทษ?

Meaning & Usage

  • なんで謝るの?: This phrase is used when questioning the reason for someone’s apology. It can imply confusion or surprise if the apology seems unnecessary or excessive.

Example Sentence

  • なんで謝るの?: “なんで謝るの? そんなこと気にしなくていいよ。” (Why are you apologizing? You don’t need to worry about that.)

Final Note

This episode introduces two useful phrases for addressing fear and questioning an apology. Both expressions are essential for engaging with others in informal settings, especially when you’re trying to understand someone’s feelings or actions.