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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces useful expressions for showing concern about someone, making suggestions, offering help, and checking on someone’s well-being. These are important phrases for handling emotional and daily conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: どうしたんですか?
| Japanese | どうしたんですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What’s the matter? |
| English (UK) | What’s the matter? |
| Korean | 무슨 일이에요? |
| Hindi | क्या बात है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? |
| German | Was ist los? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué pasa? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que aconteceu? |
| Italian | Che succede? |
| Dutch | Wat is er aan de hand? |
| Vietnamese | Có chuyện gì vậy? |
| Thai | เกิดอะไรขึ้น? |
Meaning & Usage
- どうしたんですか?: A polite way to ask someone what’s wrong or what happened. It’s used when you notice that someone is upset or in distress.
Example Sentence
- どうしたんですか?: “どうしたんですか？元気がないですね。” (What’s the matter? You don’t look well.)
Expression 2: それなら
| Japanese | それなら |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Then |
| English (UK) | Then |
| Korean | 그렇다면 |
| Hindi | तब |
| French | Alors |
| German | Dann |
| Spanish | Entonces |
| Portuguese (BR) | Então |
| Italian | Allora |
| Dutch | Dan |
| Vietnamese | Vậy thì |
| Thai | ถ้าอย่างนั้น |
Meaning & Usage
- それなら: This phrase is used to indicate that based on the previous statement or situation, the speaker is suggesting something. It’s similar to saying “then” or “in that case.”
Example Sentence
- それなら: “それなら、私が手伝いますよ。” (In that case, I’ll help you.)
Expression 3: うちに泊まっていけばいいよ今日
| Japanese | うちに泊まっていけばいいよ今日 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | You can stay at my place today |
| English (UK) | You can stay at my place today |
| Korean | 오늘 우리 집에 머물러요 |
| Hindi | तुम आज मेरे घर पर रह सकते हो |
| French | Tu peux rester chez moi aujourd’hui |
| German | Du kannst heute bei mir bleiben |
| Spanish | Puedes quedarte en mi casa hoy |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você pode ficar na minha casa hoje |
| Italian | Puoi restare a casa mia oggi |
| Dutch | Je kunt vandaag bij mij blijven |
| Vietnamese | Bạn có thể ở lại nhà tôi hôm nay |
| Thai | คุณสามารถพักที่บ้านฉันวันนี้ได้ |
Meaning & Usage
- うちに泊まっていけばいいよ今日: This is an informal invitation to stay at someone’s place for the day. It’s often used when offering someone a place to stay for the night.
Example Sentence
- うちに泊まっていけばいいよ今日: “遅くなったし、うちに泊まっていけばいいよ今日。” (It’s getting late, you can stay at my place today.)
Expression 4: 大丈夫?
| Japanese | 大丈夫? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Are you all right? |
| English (UK) | Are you all right? |
| Korean | 괜찮습니까? |
| Hindi | तुम ठीक हो? |
| French | Ça va ? |
| German | Bist du in Ordnung? |
| Spanish | ¿Estás bien? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você está bem? |
| Italian | Stai bene? |
| Dutch | Gaat het goed? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn ổn không? |
| Thai | คุณสบายดีไหม? |
Meaning & Usage
- 大丈夫?: A common expression used to check if someone is okay, especially when they seem unwell, upset, or in a difficult situation.
Example Sentence
- 大丈夫?: “大丈夫?顔色が悪いけど。” (Are you all right? You don’t look well.)
Final Note
This episode introduces expressions used to ask about someone’s well-being, offer help, and make suggestions. These phrases are essential for supporting others in everyday situations and can be used in both casual and semi-formal contexts.
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