- Learn Japanese through real-life explanations that sound natural and practical.
- Repetition helps you understand sentence flow and how to give instructions politely.
- These expressions are great for everyday situations like cooking tips or explaining an easier way to do something.
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- Follow in your native language for clear understanding.
- Multilingual support makes it easier to grasp nuances in polite yet casual explanations.
This episode focuses on explanatory phrases, useful when giving advice, teaching, or encouraging others. The expressions show how Japanese speakers naturally explain a method and recommend it to others in a friendly way.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
お鍋使うよりもね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Rather than using a pot |
| English (UK) | Instead of using a pot |
| Korean | 냄비를 쓰는 것보다 |
| French | Plutôt que d’utiliser une casserole |
| German | Anstatt einen Topf zu benutzen |
| Spanish | En lugar de usar una olla |
| Portuguese (BR) | Em vez de usar uma panela |
| Hindi | बर्तन (पतीला) इस्तेमाल करने के बजाय |
| Indonesian | Daripada pakai panci |
| Vietnamese | Thay vì dùng nồi |
| Thai | แทนที่จะใช้หม้อ |
Meaning & Usage
A comparative expression used to contrast one method with another. The phrase is casual and explanatory, often used before suggesting a better or easier option.
Example Sentences
- お鍋使うよりもね、レンジの方が便利だよ。
→ Rather than using a pot, the microwave is more convenient. - お鍋使うよりもね、後片付けが簡単なんです。
→ Instead of using a pot, the cleanup is easier.
Expression 2
レンジの方が簡単で
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | The microwave is easier |
| English (UK) | It’s simpler with the microwave |
| Korean | 전자레인지가 더 간단하고 |
| French | Le micro-ondes est plus simple |
| German | Mit der Mikrowelle ist es einfacher |
| Spanish | Es más fácil con el microondas |
| Portuguese (BR) | O micro-ondas é mais fácil |
| Hindi | माइक्रोवेव से आसान है |
| Indonesian | Lebih mudah dengan microwave |
| Vietnamese | Dùng lò vi sóng thì dễ hơn |
| Thai | ใช้ไมโครเวฟง่ายกว่า |
Meaning & Usage
A straightforward explanatory phrase pointing out that one method is easier. The particle 方が marks preference or comparison.
Example Sentences
- レンジの方が簡単で、すぐできるんです。
→ The microwave is easier and you can do it quickly. - レンジの方が簡単で、誰でも失敗しません。
→ It’s simpler with the microwave and anyone can do it without mistakes.
Expression 3
時間も短縮してできるので
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Since it also saves time |
| English (UK) | Because it also shortens the time |
| Korean | 시간도 단축할 수 있어서 |
| French | Comme cela permet aussi de gagner du temps |
| German | Da es auch Zeit spart |
| Spanish | Ya que también ahorra tiempo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Como também economiza tempo |
| Hindi | क्योंकि इससे समय भी बचता है |
| Indonesian | Karena juga bisa menghemat waktu |
| Vietnamese | Vì nó cũng tiết kiệm thời gian |
| Thai | เพราะมันช่วยประหยัดเวลาได้ด้วย |
Meaning & Usage
A polite explanatory structure ending in ので, often used when giving reasons. It makes the explanation sound gentle and convincing.
Example Sentences
- 時間も短縮してできるので、忙しい人におすすめです。
→ Since it also saves time, I recommend it for busy people. - 時間も短縮してできるので、効率的ですよ。
→ Because it also shortens the time, it’s efficient.
Expression 4
皆さんもぜひやってみてくださいね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Everyone, please give it a try! |
| English (UK) | I encourage you all to try it out! |
| Korean | 여러분도 꼭 해보세요 |
| French | Essayez-le aussi, tout le monde ! |
| German | Probiert es bitte auch aus, alle zusammen! |
| Spanish | ¡Todos ustedes deberían probarlo! |
| Portuguese (BR) | Todos vocês, experimentem também! |
| Hindi | आप सब भी ज़रूर इसे आज़माइए |
| Indonesian | Kalian semua juga coba ya! |
| Vietnamese | Mọi người cũng hãy thử nhé |
| Thai | ทุกคนลองทำดูนะครับ/คะ |
Meaning & Usage
A polite encouragement phrase often used in instructions, lessons, or cooking shows. It creates a friendly and inviting atmosphere.
Example Sentences
- 皆さんもぜひやってみてくださいね。すごく簡単です。
→ Please give it a try, everyone. It’s really simple. - 皆さんもぜひやってみてくださいね。思ったより美味しくできますよ。
→ I encourage you all to try it. It turns out tastier than you’d think.
Final Note
This episode introduces explanatory and instructional Japanese, where a speaker contrasts methods, highlights convenience, and encourages participation. Expressions like 「お鍋使うよりもね」 and 「レンジの方が簡単で」 are natural in everyday speech, while 「皆さんもぜひやってみてくださいね」 adds a friendly and inviting conclusion.