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Practice Japanese in a fun way with subtitles in all 11 languages
Multilingual subtitles help you understand subtle meanings and compare linguistic structures. This episode focuses on casual communication during unexpected situations.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Today’s expressions focus on showing concern and reassurance in everyday situations—specifically during a power outage. These are phrases you’ll often hear in casual conversations with friends or neighbors.
Multilingual Translations (11 Languages)
Expression 1: 停電大丈夫だった
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 停電大丈夫だった |
| English (US) | Is the power outage okay? |
| English (UK) | Were you okay during the blackout? |
| Korean | 정전인데 괜찮니? |
| French | La panne de courant est-elle correcte ? |
| German | Ist der Stromausfall in Ordnung? |
| Spanish | ¿Está bien el corte de energía? |
| Portuguese (BR) | A queda de energia está ok? |
| Hindi | क्या बिजली गुल ठीक है? |
| Indonesian | Apakah pemadaman listrik baik-baik saja? |
| Vietnamese | Mất điện có ổn không? |
| Thai | ไฟดับโอเคไหม |
Meaning & Usage:
A casual way to check on someone’s safety or comfort after a power outage. This phrase uses a relaxed past form, implying concern.
Example Sentence:
昨日の停電、大丈夫だった？
Were you okay during the power outage yesterday?
Expression 2: すぐに治ると思うから
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すぐに治ると思うから |
| English (US) | I think it will be restored soon. |
| English (UK) | I think it’ll be back on soon. |
| Korean | 곧 복구 될거야 |
| French | Je pense qu’il sera rétabli bientôt. |
| German | Ich denke, es wird bald wiederhergestellt. |
| Spanish | Creo que se restaurará pronto. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Acho que será restaurado em breve. |
| Hindi | मुझे लगता है कि यह जल्द ही बहाल हो जाएगा। |
| Indonesian | Saya pikir itu akan segera pulih. |
| Vietnamese | Tôi nghĩ nó sẽ sớm được khôi phục. |
| Thai | ฉันคิดว่ามันจะกลับคืนมาในไม่ช้า |
Meaning & Usage:
This sentence is used to reassure someone that the problem will be solved soon. It’s casual but comforting and polite.
Example Sentence:
心配しないで。すぐに治ると思うから。
Don’t worry. I think it’ll be restored soon.
Final Note
This episode showcases how to express concern and offer comfort in unexpected everyday situations. Learning how to communicate empathy and reassurance in Japanese helps you build stronger, more natural connections.
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