Learn Japanese through practical expressions often used in work and negotiation situations.
Repeated listening helps internalize tone, grammar, and vocabulary.
These phrases are useful for business conversations, clarifying mistakes, and confirming agreements.
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This episode focuses on phrases used to point out errors, refuse transactions, and finalize agreements politely and clearly.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
間違い?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | A mistake? / Is that wrong? |
| English (UK) | Mistake? / Is that incorrect? |
| Korean | 실수야? |
| French | Une erreur ? |
| German | Ein Fehler? |
| Spanish | ¿Un error? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Um erro? |
| Hindi | गलती? |
| Indonesian | Kesalahan? |
| Vietnamese | Sai chứ? |
| Thai | ผิดหรือ? |
Meaning & Usage
Used to question whether something is incorrect or a misunderstanding. In business or casual settings, it’s concise and slightly probing, inviting clarification. Tone determines if it’s casual, neutral, or firm.
Example Sentences
- この数字、間違い？
→ Is this number a mistake? - 間違い？確認してください。
→ A mistake? Please check it. - 間違い？もう一度資料を見せて。
→ A mistake? Show me the documents again.
Expression 2
取引無理
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | The deal is impossible |
| English (UK) | The transaction is impossible |
| Korean | 거래 불가능 |
| French | La transaction est impossible |
| German | Das Geschäft ist unmöglich |
| Spanish | La transacción es imposible |
| Portuguese (BR) | A negociação é impossível |
| Hindi | लेन-देन असंभव है |
| Indonesian | Transaksinya tidak mungkin |
| Vietnamese | Giao dịch không thể thực hiện |
| Thai | การทำธุรกรรมเป็นไปไม่ได้ |
Meaning & Usage
Used to clearly state that a business deal or transaction cannot proceed. It is concise, direct, and often used in professional contexts to avoid misunderstandings. Tone should be polite but firm if used in formal communication.
Example Sentences
- この条件では取引無理です。
→ Under these conditions, the deal is impossible. - 取引無理。別の案を考えましょう。
→ The transaction is impossible. Let’s think of an alternative. - 申し訳ないですが、今回の取引は無理です。
→ I’m sorry, but this deal is not possible.
Expression 3
この内容で契約させてください
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Please let me sign the contract with this content |
| English (UK) | I would like to finalize the contract with this content |
| Korean | 이 내용으로 계약하게 해주세요 |
| French | Merci de me laisser conclure le contrat avec ce contenu |
| German | Bitte lassen Sie mich mit diesem Inhalt den Vertrag abschließen |
| Spanish | Por favor, permítanme firmar el contrato con este contenido |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por favor, deixe-me assinar o contrato com este conteúdo |
| Hindi | कृपया मुझे इस सामग्री के साथ अनुबंध करने दें |
| Indonesian | Tolong izinkan saya menandatangani kontrak dengan isi ini |
| Vietnamese | Xin cho tôi ký hợp đồng với nội dung này |
| Thai | กรุณาให้ฉันทำสัญญาตามเนื้อหานี้ |
Meaning & Usage
A polite and formal way to request finalization of a contract. It shows agreement with the terms presented and readiness to proceed. Commonly used in business emails, negotiations, or formal discussions.
Example Sentences
- この内容で契約させてください。条件はすべて確認済みです。
→ Please let me sign the contract with this content. All conditions have been confirmed. - この内容で契約させてください。早めに進めたいです。
→ I would like to finalize the contract with this content. I want to proceed quickly. - この内容で契約させてください。問題がなければ署名します。
→ Please let me sign the contract with this content. I will sign if there are no issues.
Final Note
This episode focuses on practical business expressions. 「間違い?」 allows you to question errors clearly, 「取引無理」 communicates impossibility in transactions, and 「この内容で契約させてください」 is a polite way to finalize agreements. Together, these phrases are essential for professional Japanese communication in negotiation and contract settings.