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Learn how to introduce yourself naturally and make small talk politely.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
私、先週ここに引っ越してきた
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I moved here last week. |
| English (UK) | I moved here last week. |
| Korean | 나 지난주에 여기로 이사 왔어. |
| French | Je suis emménagé(e) ici la semaine dernière. |
| German | Ich bin letzte Woche hierhergezogen. |
| Spanish | Me mudé aquí la semana pasada. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu me mudei para cá na semana passada. |
| Hindi | मैं पिछले हफ़्ते यहाँ शिफ़्ट हुआ/हुई. |
| Indonesian | Aku pindah ke sini minggu lalu. |
| Vietnamese | Tôi chuyển đến đây từ tuần trước. |
| Thai | ฉันย้ายมาอยู่ที่นี่เมื่อสัปดาห์ที่แล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
A natural way to introduce yourself when meeting new neighbors, classmates, or coworkers. It establishes context for why you’re introducing yourself and can smoothly lead into polite conversation. Tone can be casual or slightly formal depending on the situation.
Example Sentence
A: 私、先週ここに引っ越してきたんです。よろしくお願いします。
B: そうなんですね。ようこそ！
A: I moved here last week. Nice to meet you.
B: Oh, I see. Welcome!
Expression 2
いい天気ですね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s nice weather, isn’t it? |
| English (UK) | Lovely weather, isn’t it? |
| Korean | 날씨 좋네요. |
| French | Il fait beau, n’est-ce pas ? |
| German | Schönes Wetter, nicht wahr? |
| Spanish | Hace buen tiempo, ¿verdad? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O tempo está bom, não é? |
| Hindi | मौसम अच्छा है, है ना? |
| Indonesian | Cuacanya bagus, ya? |
| Vietnamese | Thời tiết đẹp nhỉ. |
| Thai | อากาศดีนะ |
Meaning & Usage
This is one of the most common Japanese small-talk phrases, often used to break the ice. It’s polite and friendly, ideal for conversations with neighbors, colleagues, or even strangers. By commenting on the weather, you invite the other person to engage in casual talk.
Example Sentence
A: いい天気ですね。散歩にぴったりの日です。
B: ええ、本当に気持ちがいいですね。
A: It’s nice weather, isn’t it? A perfect day for a walk.
B: Yes, it really feels good.
Final Note
In this episode, you learned how to naturally say where you’ve just moved—「私、先週ここに引っ越してきた」—and how to start polite small talk with 「いい天気ですね」. Both are simple but powerful phrases for connecting with new people and creating friendly conversations.