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✅ These everyday phrases can help you better understand natural interactions, especially in polite or workplace settings.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces useful expressions often heard in everyday Japanese—whether you’re thanking someone respectfully or explaining your current situation. These are especially handy in formal or semi-formal contexts.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 若菜です
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 若菜です |
| English (US) | Is this a side dish? |
| English (UK) | Is this a side dish? |
| Korean | 반찬입니까? |
| French | Est-ce un accompagnement ? |
| German | Ist das eine Beilage? |
| Spanish | ¿Es esto una guarnición? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Isso é um acompanhamento? |
| Hindi | क्या यह एक साइड डिश है? |
| Indonesian | Apakah ini lauk pendamping? |
| Vietnamese | Đây có phải là món ăn kèm không? |
| Thai | นี่คือกับข้าวหรือเปล่า? |
Meaning & Usage:
This question is used to confirm whether something is a side dish, often during meals or in restaurants. Polite and clear, it’s useful when dining in formal or unfamiliar settings.
Example Sentence:
これは若菜ですか？
Is this a side dish?
Expression 2: わざわざありがとうございます
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | わざわざありがとうございます |
| English (US) | Thank you for going out of your way |
| English (UK) | Thank you for making the effort |
| Korean | 일부러 감사합니다. |
| French | Merci de vous être donné tant de mal. |
| German | Danke, dass du dir so viel Mühe gemacht hast. |
| Spanish | Gracias por tomarte la molestia. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Obrigado por se dar ao trabalho. |
| Hindi | आपने ज़हमत उठाई, धन्यवाद। |
| Indonesian | Terima kasih sudah repot-repot. |
| Vietnamese | Cảm ơn bạn đã bỏ công sức vì tôi. |
| Thai | ขอบคุณที่ลำบากมานะ |
Meaning & Usage:
A very polite way to express gratitude when someone did something extra or inconvenient for you. It conveys deep appreciation and humility.
Example Sentence:
わざわざ来てくれてありがとうございます。
Thank you for going out of your way to come here.
Expression 3: 今出張中で
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 今出張中で |
| English (US) | I’m on a business trip right now. |
| English (UK) | I’m currently on a business trip. |
| Korean | 지금 출장 중이라서요. |
| French | Je suis en voyage d’affaires en ce moment. |
| German | Ich bin gerade auf Geschäftsreise. |
| Spanish | Estoy de viaje de negocios ahora. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Estou em uma viagem de negócios agora. |
| Hindi | मैं अभी एक व्यापार यात्रा पर हूँ। |
| Indonesian | Saya sedang dalam perjalanan dinas sekarang. |
| Vietnamese | Tôi đang đi công tác bây giờ. |
| Thai | ตอนนี้ฉันอยู่ในทริปทำงาน |
Meaning & Usage:
This phrase is commonly used to explain your current availability or to excuse yourself from events or responsibilities. It’s typical in professional conversations.
Example Sentence:
今出張中で、対応が難しいです。
I’m on a business trip right now, so it’s hard to handle it.
Final Note
These expressions help you sound polite and aware of social context—whether at work or in daily life. Mastering them ensures smooth communication and shows respect for others’ efforts and time.
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