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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode contains polite and commonly used expressions that appear in daily Japanese life. These phrases are essential for greetings and respectful interactions, making them especially useful for learners looking to sound natural and courteous.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 失礼します
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 失礼します |
| English (US) | Pardon me for coming in |
| English (UK) | Pardon me for coming in |
| Korean | 실례하겠습니다 |
| French | Excusez-moi d’entrer |
| German | Entschuldige, dass ich hereinkomme |
| Spanish | Perdóname por entrar |
| Portuguese (BR) | Perdoe-me por entrar |
| Hindi | मुझे अंदर आने के लिए क्षमा करें |
| Indonesian | Maafkan saya karena masuk |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi vì đã bước vào |
| Thai | ขออภัยที่เข้าม |
Meaning & Usage:
A formal phrase used when entering a room or space, especially in professional or respectful situations. It expresses politeness and awareness of someone else’s space.
Example Sentence:
失礼します、会議に遅れてしまいました。
Pardon me for coming in, I’m late for the meeting.
Expression 2: いってらっしゃい
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いってらっしゃい |
| English (US) | Have a good day |
| English (UK) | Have a good day |
| Korean | 다녀오세요 |
| French | Passe une bonne journée |
| German | Schönen Tag noch |
| Spanish | Que tengas un buen día |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tenha um bom dia |
| Hindi | अच्छा दिन हो |
| Indonesian | Semoga harimu menyenangkan |
| Vietnamese | Chúc bạn một ngày tốt lành |
| Thai | ขอให้เป็นวันที่ดี |
Meaning & Usage:
A warm send-off phrase used when someone is leaving the house or going out. It implies care and well-wishes for a safe and pleasant outing.
Example Sentence:
気をつけてね。いってらっしゃい！
Take care. Have a good day!
Final Note
Both expressions are deeply rooted in Japanese culture and etiquette. By using them regularly, you not only sound more fluent but also show respect and kindness in your conversations. Practice these naturally in context and you’ll soon build confidence in real-life Japanese interactions.
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