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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features expressions used in business or casual conversations when clarifying misunderstandings, confirming actions taken, and showing concern for others. These phrases are valuable for both professional settings and daily interactions.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression: そんなことありません
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | そんなことありません |
| English (US) | That’s not the case |
| English (UK) | That’s not the case |
| Korean | 그런 거 아니에요 |
| Spanish | Eso no es así |
| German | Das ist nicht der Fall |
| French | Ce n’est pas le cas |
| Portuguese (BR) | Não é bem assim |
| Hindi | ऐसा नहीं है। |
| Indonesian | Tidak seperti itu |
| Vietnamese | Không phải như vậy |
| Thai | ไม่ใช่อย่างนั้น |
Meaning & Usage
This phrase is often used to politely deny or refute a misunderstanding or incorrect assumption.
Example Sentence
そんなことありませんよ、心配しないでください。
That’s not the case, so please don’t worry.
Expression: どうかした?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | どうかした? |
| English (US) | What’s the matter? |
| English (UK) | What’s wrong? |
| Korean | 무슨 일 있어요? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué pasa? |
| German | Was ist los? |
| French | Qu’est-ce qu’il y a ? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que houve? |
| Hindi | क्या बात है? |
| Indonesian | Ada apa? |
| Vietnamese | Có chuyện gì vậy? |
| Thai | เกิดอะไรขึ้นเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
A casual, caring way to ask if something is wrong or if someone is upset.
Example Sentence
元気ないね。どうかした？
You don’t look well. What’s the matter?
Expression: 確かメーカーに三台と発注
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 確かメーカーに三台と発注 |
| English (US) | Pretty sure we placed an order for three units |
| English (UK) | I believe we ordered three from the manufacturer |
| Korean | 확실히 제조사에 세 대라고 발주했어요 |
| Spanish | Creo que pedimos tres unidades al fabricante |
| German | Ich bin ziemlich sicher, wir haben drei bestellt |
| French | Je crois que nous avons commandé trois unités |
| Portuguese (BR) | Acho que encomendamos três unidades |
| Hindi | मुझे लगता है हमने तीन इकाइयों का ऑर्डर दिया |
| Indonesian | Seingat saya, kami memesan tiga unit |
| Vietnamese | Tôi chắc là đã đặt ba cái |
| Thai | น่าจะสั่งไปสามเครื่องนะ |
Meaning & Usage
Used to recall or confirm a business transaction or detail in a conversation.
Example Sentence
確かメーカーに三台と発注しましたよね？
Didn’t we place an order for three units with the manufacturer?
Expression: かけてるはずだけどあ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かけてるはずだけどあ |
| English (US) | I should have submitted it… ah… |
| English (UK) | I believe I filed it… hmm… |
| Korean | 신청했을 텐데… |
| Spanish | Debería haberlo hecho… ah… |
| German | Ich müsste es abgeschickt haben… |
| French | Je pense l’avoir envoyé… ah… |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu devia ter enviado… ah… |
| Hindi | मुझे भेजना चाहिए था… आह… |
| Indonesian | Harusnya sudah saya ajukan… ah… |
| Vietnamese | Lẽ ra tôi đã gửi rồi… |
| Thai | น่าจะส่งไปแล้วนะ… |
Meaning & Usage
Used when you’re unsure whether you completed an action or not — often in a business or administrative context.
Example Sentence
かけてるはずだけど、もう一度確認してみるね。
I should have submitted it, but I’ll check again just in case.
Expression: それは
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | それは |
| English (US) | What? |
| English (UK) | What is it? |
| Korean | 그건 |
| Spanish | ¿Qué? |
| German | Was? |
| French | Quoi ? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O quê? |
| Hindi | क्या है? |
| Indonesian | Itu apa? |
| Vietnamese | Cái gì vậy? |
| Thai | อะไรเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
Used when reacting with surprise or confusion to something just said or seen.
Example Sentence
それは…どういう意味？
What… does that mean?
Final Note
In this episode, we reviewed useful phrases to deny misunderstandings, express concern, confirm transactions, or react with surprise. These expressions are especially common in everyday and professional settings. Repeat them aloud and practice with different tones to build your natural fluency!
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