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Explore simple yet meaningful phrases that are essential for daily communication.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode focuses on short but powerful expressions often used to respond in everyday conversations. They reflect attentiveness, politeness, and emotional warmth—traits that define Japanese interaction.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: そうですか
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | そうですか |
| English (US) | Is that so? |
| English (UK) | Oh really? |
| Korean | 그런가요? |
| French | Ah bon ? |
| German | Ach so? |
| Spanish | ¿Ah sí? |
| Portuguese (BR) | É mesmo? |
| Hindi | ऐसा है क्या? |
| Indonesian | Oh begitu? |
| Vietnamese | Vậy à? |
| Thai | เหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
This is a standard way to react with interest or mild surprise to new information.
It shows you’re listening and processing what the other person said.
Polite and very commonly used in all settings.
Example Sentence
明日、雨が降るらしいよ。
そうですか。気をつけないと。
I heard it’s going to rain tomorrow.
Is that so? I’d better be careful.
Expression 2: よかったです
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | よかったです |
| English (US) | That’s good |
| English (UK) | Glad to hear that |
| Korean | 다행이에요 |
| French | C’est bien |
| German | Das ist gut |
| Spanish | Qué bien |
| Portuguese (BR) | Que bom |
| Hindi | अच्छा हुआ |
| Indonesian | Syukurlah |
| Vietnamese | May quá |
| Thai | ดีแล้วล่ะ |
Meaning & Usage
This is a kind, empathetic expression used when something turned out well.
You can use it when responding to someone’s good news or positive update.
It’s soft, polite, and conveys warmth.
Example Sentence
試験に合格しました！
よかったです！ 頑張ったね！
I passed the exam!
That’s great! You did your best!
Final Note
Even short phrases like these carry a lot of emotional and cultural meaning in Japanese.
Practicing their usage helps you respond naturally and build authentic interactions in everyday life.
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