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✅ Practice Japanese in a fun way with subtitles in all 12 languages!
✅ Learn natural expressions commonly used in everyday phone calls and casual partings in Japanese conversations.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces common expressions used during bedtime and phone calls. These phrases are simple but essential for daily interactions, especially when saying goodbye for the night or answering a call. Mastering them helps build natural conversation flow.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: じゃあおやすみ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | じゃあおやすみ |
| English (US) | Alright, good night |
| English (UK) | Alright, good night |
| Korean | 그럼 잘 자요 |
| French | D’accord, bonne nuit. |
| German | Also gut, gute Nacht. |
| Spanish | Está bien, buenas noches. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tudo bem, boa noite. |
| Hindi | ठीक है, शुभ रात्रि। |
| Indonesian | Baiklah, selamat malam. |
| Vietnamese | Được rồi, chúc ngủ ngon. |
| Thai | ก็ได้ ราตรีสวัสดิ์ |
Meaning & Usage:
This phrase is a soft, casual way to say “good night.” “じゃあ” means “well then” or “alright,” and “おやすみ” is the shortened version of “おやすみなさい” (good night).
Example Sentence:
じゃあおやすみ。また明日ね。
Alright, good night. See you tomorrow.
Expression 2: もしもし
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | もしもし |
| English (US) | Hello |
| English (UK) | Hello |
| Korean | 여보세요 |
| French | Bonjour |
| German | Hallo |
| Spanish | Hola |
| Portuguese (BR) | Olá |
| Hindi | नमस्ते |
| Indonesian | Halo |
| Vietnamese | Xin chào |
| Thai | สวัสดี |
Meaning & Usage:
“もしもし” is used specifically when answering or starting a phone call in Japanese. It’s not typically used for face-to-face greetings.
Example Sentence:
もしもし、今大丈夫？
Hello, is now a good time?
Final Note
Everyday expressions like “じゃあおやすみ” and “もしもし” may seem simple, but they’re fundamental in real-life conversations. Repeating and mastering these will help you respond naturally and confidently in a variety of daily situations.
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