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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions related to long gaps between meetings, coincidences, employment, and the difficulty of meeting people. These phrases are useful in conversations involving time and social interactions.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: えめっちゃ久しぶりじゃない
| Japanese | えめっちゃ久しぶりじゃない |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s been a long time |
| English (UK) | It’s been a long time |
| Korean | 에~ 굉장히 오랜만이네요 |
| Hindi | काफी समय बीत चुका है। |
| French | Ça fait longtemps |
| German | Es ist lange her |
| Spanish | Ha pasado mucho tiempo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Faz muito tempo |
| Italian | È passato tanto tempo |
| Dutch | Het is lang geleden |
| Vietnamese | Lâu rồi không gặp |
| Thai | นานมากแล้วนะ |
Meaning & Usage
- えめっちゃ久しぶりじゃない: A casual expression used when meeting someone after a long time. It conveys a sense of surprise and happiness at reconnecting.
Example Sentence
- えめっちゃ久しぶりじゃない: “えめっちゃ久しぶりじゃない？元気だった?” (It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? How have you been?)
Expression 2: すごい偶然
| Japanese | すごい偶然 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | a hell of a coincidence |
| English (UK) | a hell of a coincidence |
| Korean | 굉장한 우연 |
| Hindi | एक नरक संयोग |
| French | Quelle coïncidence incroyable |
| German | Ein unglaublicher Zufall |
| Spanish | Qué gran casualidad |
| Portuguese (BR) | Que grande coincidência |
| Italian | Che incredibile coincidenza |
| Dutch | Wat een ongelooflijke toevalligheid |
| Vietnamese | Thật là một sự trùng hợp kỳ lạ |
| Thai | โชคดีจริงๆ |
Meaning & Usage
- すごい偶然: An expression used when something unexpected or surprising happens by chance. It emphasizes how unlikely or amazing the coincidence is.
Example Sentence
- すごい偶然: “すごい偶然！こんな場所で会うなんて。” (What a hell of a coincidence! I can’t believe we ran into each other here.)
Expression 3: 就職しちゃうと
| Japanese | 就職しちゃうと |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Since I get a job |
| English (UK) | Since I get a job |
| Korean | 취업 하면서 |
| Hindi | जब से मुझे नौकरी मिल रही है |
| French | Depuis que j’ai un travail |
| German | Seitdem ich einen Job habe |
| Spanish | Desde que conseguí un trabajo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desde que consegui um emprego |
| Italian | Da quando ho trovato lavoro |
| Dutch | Sinds ik een baan heb |
| Vietnamese | Từ khi tôi có công việc |
| Thai | ตั้งแต่ฉันได้งานแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- 就職しちゃうと: A phrase used to explain the effect or result of getting a job, often implying that something changes or becomes difficult after securing employment.
Example Sentence
- 就職しちゃうと: “就職しちゃうと、なかなか時間が取れなくなるよね。” (Since I get a job, it’s hard to find time.)
Expression 4: みんななかなか会えないよね
| Japanese | みんななかなか会えないよね |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s hard to see everyone |
| English (UK) | It’s hard to see everyone |
| Korean | 다들 좀처럼 만나기 어렵잖아 |
| Hindi | हर किसी को देखना मुश्किल है। |
| French | C’est difficile de voir tout le monde |
| German | Es ist schwer, alle zu sehen |
| Spanish | Es difícil ver a todos |
| Portuguese (BR) | É difícil ver todo mundo |
| Italian | È difficile vedere tutti |
| Dutch | Het is moeilijk om iedereen te zien |
| Vietnamese | Thật khó để gặp mọi người |
| Thai | มันยากที่จะพบกับทุกคน |
Meaning & Usage
- みんななかなか会えないよね: This expression is used to acknowledge that it’s difficult to meet up with everyone or get together, especially when everyone is busy or distant.
Example Sentence
- みんななかなか会えないよね: “みんななかなか会えないよね、でもまた集まりたいね。” (It’s hard to see everyone, but I’d love for us to meet again.)
Final Note
This episode introduces phrases used to express time gaps between meetings, acknowledge surprising coincidences, and talk about the challenges of balancing work and social life. These expressions are essential for daily conversations and for connecting with others.
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