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Learn expressions that are useful, emotional, and naturally spoken.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features expressions often used in polite or semi-formal conversations, such as meetings, customer service, or respectful interactions. They help learners master essential phrases for professional and daily communication.
Expression: いかがでしょうか?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いかがでしょうか? |
| English (US) | What do you think? |
| Korean | 어떻습니까? |
| Hindi | आप क्या सोचते हैं? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué le parece? |
| French | Qu’en pensez-vous ? |
| German | Was halten Sie davon? |
| Italian | Cosa ne pensa? |
| Portuguese | O que acha? |
| Indonesian | Bagaimana menurut Anda? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn nghĩ sao? |
| Thai | คิดว่าอย่างไร? |
Meaning & Usage
This is a polite expression used to ask for someone’s opinion or reaction, commonly heard in business, customer service, or formal conversations. It’s a refined version of “どうですか?”
Example Sentence
こちらのプラン、いかがでしょうか？
What do you think of this plan?
Expression: わかりました
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わかりました |
| English (US) | Understood |
| Korean | 이해했습니다 |
| Hindi | समझ में आ गया |
| Spanish | Entendido |
| French | Compris |
| German | Verstanden |
| Italian | Ho capito |
| Portuguese | Entendi |
| Indonesian | Saya mengerti |
| Vietnamese | Tôi hiểu rồi |
| Thai | เข้าใจแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
“わかりました” is a commonly used phrase in both casual and formal situations. It means “I understood” or “Got it,” and is often used to acknowledge that you have received and comprehended information or instructions.
Example Sentence
はい、わかりました。明日までに提出します。
Yes, understood. I’ll submit it by tomorrow.
Final Note
Phrases like “いかがでしょうか?” and “わかりました” are building blocks of polite and professional Japanese. Mastering these will help you navigate a variety of social and formal situations with confidence and respect. Keep listening and repeating them to make them second nature!
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