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This episode introduces simple but meaningful expressions — greetings and confirmations — that you’ll use frequently in daily life.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
おはよう
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Good morning |
| English (UK) | Morning |
| Korean | 좋은 아침 |
| French | Bonjour |
| German | Guten Morgen |
| Spanish | Buenos días |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bom dia |
| Hindi | सुप्रभात |
| Indonesian | Selamat pagi |
| Vietnamese | Chào buổi sáng |
| Thai | อรุณสวัสดิ์ |
Meaning & Usage
A standard greeting used in the morning. Depending on tone, it can feel casual and friendly or formal if said with 「ございます」 (おはようございます). It’s one of the most common daily expressions in Japanese.
Example Sentences
- おはよう。昨日よく眠れた？
→ Good morning. Did you sleep well yesterday? - おはよう。今日はいい天気だね。
→ Morning. The weather’s nice today, isn’t it? - おはよう。コーヒーいる？
→ Good morning. Do you want some coffee?
Expression 2
家にいるのね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | So, you’re at home |
| English (UK) | Oh, you’re at home then |
| Korean | 집에 있구나 |
| French | Ah, tu es à la maison |
| German | Also, du bist zu Hause |
| Spanish | Ah, estás en casa |
| Portuguese (BR) | Então, você está em casa |
| Hindi | ओह, तो तुम घर पर हो |
| Indonesian | Oh, jadi kamu di rumah ya |
| Vietnamese | À, bạn đang ở nhà nhỉ |
| Thai | อ้อ งั้นอยู่ที่บ้านสินะ |
Meaning & Usage
This phrase is used when confirming or noticing that someone is at home. Depending on intonation, it can express surprise, relief, or simple acknowledgment. It’s often used in casual settings between family members or close friends.
Example Sentences
- 家にいるのね。電話に出なかったから心配したよ。
→ So, you’re at home. I was worried since you didn’t answer the phone. - 家にいるのね。じゃあ後で寄るね。
→ Oh, you’re at home then. I’ll stop by later. - 家にいるのね。じゃあ一緒にお昼食べよう。
→ So, you’re at home. Let’s have lunch together then.
Final Note
This episode highlights two very common phrases: 「おはよう」 as a warm greeting and 「家にいるのね」 as a way to confirm someone’s location casually. Both are simple yet essential for natural Japanese communication in daily life.