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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces common phrases used in daily life for asking about lateness, expressing concern, and bidding someone farewell. These phrases are practical and used in emotional or everyday situations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: なんで
| Japanese | なんで |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Why |
| English (UK) | Why |
| Korean | 왜 |
| Hindi | क्यों? |
| French | Pourquoi ? |
| German | Warum? |
| Spanish | ¿Por qué? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por quê? |
| Italian | Perché? |
| Dutch | Waarom? |
| Vietnamese | Tại sao? |
| Thai | ทำไม? |
Meaning & Usage
- なんで: A casual way to ask “why.” It is commonly used in informal conversations, often when questioning a reason or motive behind something.
Example Sentence
- なんで: “なんで遅れたの?” (Why are you late?)
Expression 2: 今日遅くなるの?
| Japanese | 今日遅くなるの? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Are you going to be late today? |
| English (UK) | Are you going to be late today? |
| Korean | 오늘 늦어? |
| Hindi | तुम आज देर करने वाले हो? |
| French | Tu vas être en retard aujourd’hui ? |
| German | Wirst du heute spät sein? |
| Spanish | ¿Vas a llegar tarde hoy? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você vai se atrasar hoje? |
| Italian | Sarai in ritardo oggi? |
| Dutch | Kom je vandaag te laat? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn sẽ trễ hôm nay à? |
| Thai | คุณจะมาช้าในวันนี้ไหม? |
Meaning & Usage
- 今日遅くなるの?: A casual way to ask if someone will be late today. It’s often used when checking if someone will be delayed in arriving.
Example Sentence
- 今日遅くなるの?: “今日遅くなるの？何時に帰る予定?” (Are you going to be late today? What time are you planning to come home?)
Expression 3: いってらっしゃい
| Japanese | いってらっしゃい |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Take care |
| English (UK) | Take care |
| Korean | 다녀오세요 |
| Hindi | ध्यान रखें। |
| French | Prends soin de toi |
| German | Mach’s gut |
| Spanish | Cuídate |
| Portuguese (BR) | Cuide-se |
| Italian | Stammi bene |
| Dutch | Zorg goed voor jezelf |
| Vietnamese | Đi nhé |
| Thai | ดูแลตัวเองนะ |
Meaning & Usage
- いってらっしゃい: A common expression used to bid someone farewell when they are leaving the house or going out. It is often used with a wish for them to take care and return safely.
Example Sentence
- いってらっしゃい: “いってらっしゃい、気をつけてね。” (Take care, be safe.)
Final Note
This episode introduces key expressions for asking about lateness, showing concern, and offering farewell wishes. These phrases are common in everyday interactions and help maintain friendly, supportive communication.
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