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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces warm and familiar expressions often used at home or among close friends.
Multilingual Translations (11 Languages)
Expression 1: でっか
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | でっか |
| English (US) | So big |
| English (UK) | That’s huge |
| Korean | 크다 |
| French | Tellement grand |
| German | So groß |
| Spanish | Tan grande |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tão grande |
| Hindi | इतना बड़ा |
| Indonesian | Begitu besar |
| Vietnamese | To lớn quá |
| Thai | ใหญ่มาก |
Meaning & Usage:
A casual or surprised reaction to something large.
This kind of clipped speech (from “でっかい”) is common in colloquial or masculine dialogue.
Example Sentence:
このケーキ、でっか！
This cake is huge!
Expression 2: ただいま
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ただいま |
| English (US) | I’m home |
| English (UK) | I’m back |
| Korean | 다녀왔습니다 |
| French | Je suis rentré(e) |
| German | Ich bin zu Hause |
| Spanish | Ya estoy en casa |
| Portuguese (BR) | Cheguei em casa |
| Hindi | मैं घर आ गया हूँ |
| Indonesian | Aku sudah pulang |
| Vietnamese | Tôi về đến nhà rồi |
| Thai | ฉันกลับมาถึงบ้านแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage:
A common greeting said when returning home.
It is typically paired with “おかえり” (Welcome back!) from the person at home.
Example Sentence:
ただいま！今日はすごく疲れた。
I’m home! I’m really tired today.
Final Note
Simple greetings like “ただいま” and reactions like “でっか” carry strong emotional and social context in Japanese.
Mastering them helps you sound natural and feel connected in conversation.
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