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In this episode, you’ll learn how to naturally point out someone’s lateness in a casual way and how to apologize politely.
Key Expressions and Meanings
Expression 1
今日はすごい遅かったね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | You were really late today, huh? |
| English (UK) | You were really late today, weren’t you? |
| Korean | 오늘 정말 늦었네. |
| French | Tu étais vraiment en retard aujourd’hui. |
| German | Du warst heute echt spät dran. |
| Spanish | Hoy llegaste muy tarde, ¿eh? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Hoje você demorou bastante, hein? |
| Hindi | आज तुम काफ़ी देर से आए हो। |
| Indonesian | Hari ini kamu datang terlambat sekali ya. |
| Vietnamese | Hôm nay bạn đến muộn quá nhỉ. |
| Thai | วันนี้มาช้าจังเลยนะ |
Meaning & Usage
A casual way of noting someone’s lateness. 「すごい」 here intensifies the delay (“really late”). 「ね」 softens the statement, making it sound more like an observation than a harsh complaint. Perfect among friends, partners, or colleagues in casual contexts.
Example Sentences
- 今日はすごい遅かったね。何かあったの？
→ You were really late today. Did something happen? - 今日はすごい遅かったね。でも待ってたよ。
→ You were really late today. But I waited for you. - 今日はすごい遅かったね。疲れてない？
→ You were really late today. Aren’t you tired?
Expression 2
ごめんなさい
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I’m sorry. |
| English (UK) | Sorry. |
| Korean | 미안해요. |
| French | Je suis désolé(e). |
| German | Es tut mir leid. |
| Spanish | Lo siento. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desculpa. |
| Hindi | माफ़ कीजिए। |
| Indonesian | Maaf. |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi. |
| Thai | ขอโทษนะ |
Meaning & Usage
The most common and direct way to apologize in Japanese. It’s polite and works in almost any situation—from small mistakes to more serious apologies. Tone and context determine how strong or formal the apology feels.
Example Sentences
- ごめんなさい、電車が遅れたんです。
→ I’m sorry, the train was delayed. - ごめんなさい、待たせちゃったね。
→ Sorry, I kept you waiting. - ごめんなさい、次からは気をつけます。
→ I’m sorry, I’ll be more careful next time.
Final Note
「今日はすごい遅かったね」 expresses casual concern or light criticism about lateness, while 「ごめんなさい」 is the go-to apology in Japanese. Together, they create a very natural everyday exchange—someone points out lateness, and the other responds with a sincere apology.