Studying Japanese Ep.853

Practice real Japanese by immersing yourself in drama-based conversations
Listening repeatedly to authentic phrases helps improve your pronunciation and understanding.
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Subtitles are available in 11 different languages
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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions used for showing sympathy and asking about loneliness. These are emotional phrases that help in understanding the feelings of others and expressing concern in daily conversations.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: かわいそう..

Japaneseかわいそう..
English (US)Poor thing..
English (UK)Poor thing..
Korean가엾다..
Hindiगरीब ..
FrenchPauvre chose..
GermanArme Sache..
SpanishPobre cosa..
Portuguese (BR)Coitado..
ItalianPoverino..
DutchArme ziel..
VietnameseTội nghiệp..
Thaiน่าสงสาร..

Meaning & Usage

  • かわいそう: This expression is used to show sympathy for someone’s misfortune or difficult situation. It conveys a sense of feeling bad for someone.

Example Sentence

  • かわいそう..: “その子はかわいそうに、親を亡くした。” (Poor thing, she lost her parents.)

Expression 2: 寂しいね?

Japanese寂しいね?
English (US)You’re lonely, aren’t you?
English (UK)You’re lonely, aren’t you?
Korean외롭구나?
Hindiतुम अकेले हो, है ना?
FrenchTu te sens seul, n’est-ce pas ?
GermanDu bist einsam, oder?
SpanishEstás solo, ¿verdad?
Portuguese (BR)Você está sozinho, não está?
ItalianSei solo, vero?
DutchJe bent eenzaam, toch?
VietnameseBạn cô đơn, phải không?
Thaiคุณเหงาใช่ไหม?

Meaning & Usage

  • 寂しいね?: A casual way to ask someone if they are feeling lonely. It is used to express concern for someone who may be feeling isolated or alone.

Example Sentence

  • 寂しいね?: “今日は寂しいね? 何かあったの?” (You’re lonely, aren’t you? Is something wrong?)

Final Note

This episode introduces expressions used to show sympathy and ask about feelings of loneliness. These phrases are important for understanding others’ emotions and offering support in personal conversations.