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🔤 Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode includes expressions related to punctuality and polite recognition, commonly used in conversations between acquaintances or in polite service interactions.
🌐 Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 間に合った
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 間に合った |
| English (US) | I wasn’t late |
| Korean | 안 늦었네 |
| English (UK) | I wasn’t late |
| French | Je ne suis pas en retard. |
| German | Ich war nicht zu spät. |
| Spanish | No llegué tarde. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu não me atrasei. |
| Hindi | मैं देर से नहीं आया। |
| Indonesian | Saya tidak terlambat. |
| Vietnamese | Tôi không đến muộn. |
| Thai | ฉันมาไม่สาย |
Meaning & Usage
「間に合った」means “I made it” or “I wasn’t late.”
It’s used to reassure someone that you arrived on time. Very common in casual conversations, especially when arriving at appointments or transportation.
Example Sentences
バスに間に合った！
I caught the bus just in time!
会議に間に合ってよかった。
I’m glad I made it to the meeting on time.
Cultural Note
In Japan, being on time is considered a strong social value. Using “間に合った” can show respect and responsibility toward others.
Expression 2: いらしてくれた方ですよねぇ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いらしてくれた方ですよねぇ |
| English (US) | You visited before, right? |
| Korean | 지난번에 와 주셨던 분 맞죠? |
| English (UK) | You’ve come before, haven’t you? |
| French | Vous êtes déjà venu, n’est-ce pas ? |
| German | Sie waren schon einmal hier, oder? |
| Spanish | Usted ya vino antes, ¿verdad? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você já esteve aqui antes, certo? |
| Hindi | आप पहले आए थे, है ना? |
| Indonesian | Anda sudah pernah ke sini, kan? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn đã đến đây trước đó, đúng không? |
| Thai | คุณเคยมาแล้วใช่ไหม |
Meaning & Usage
This is a respectful way of confirming someone’s past visit.
It’s frequently heard in formal or service-oriented settings like stores, clinics, and hotels.
The use of “くれた” shows that the speaker acknowledges the listener’s previous effort in visiting.
Example Sentences
先日はありがとうございました。いらしてくれた方ですよね？
Thank you for coming the other day. You’ve been here before, haven’t you?
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