✅ Learn expressions used to talk about physical experiences and effort
✅ Practice casual, everyday phrases often used in sports or activity-related conversations
✅ Subtitles in 12 languages help you understand nuance and natural tone
This episode introduces expressions to describe participating in an event and the physical consequences of effort. They’re commonly used in casual discussions with friends, family, or colleagues after activities like sports, exercise, or competitions.
Key Expressions and Meanings
These expressions convey participation, effort, and the physical strain that comes with activity. They are useful for describing personal experiences or checking in with someone about their physical state.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1
マラソン大会出たんですよ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マラソン大会出たんですよ |
| English (US) | I participated in a marathon |
| English (UK) | I took part in a marathon |
| Korean | 마라톤 대회에 참가했어요 |
| French | J’ai participé à un marathon |
| German | Ich habe an einem Marathon teilgenommen |
| Spanish | Participé en un maratón |
| Portuguese (BR) | Participei de uma maratona |
| Hindi | मैंने मैराथन में हिस्सा लिया |
| Indonesian | Saya ikut lomba maraton |
| Vietnamese | Tôi đã tham gia một cuộc thi marathon |
| Thai | ฉันได้เข้าร่วมการแข่งขันมาราธอน |
Meaning & Usage
This phrase casually informs someone of your participation in a marathon. The 「んですよ」 adds emphasis and friendliness, implying “just so you know” or sharing personal experience.
Example Sentences
- 週末にマラソン大会出たんですよ。疲れました。
– I participated in a marathon this weekend. I’m exhausted. - 昨日マラソン大会出たんですよ。思ったより楽しかったです。
– I took part in a marathon yesterday. It was more fun than I expected.
Expression 2
結構足がガチガチになっちゃった
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 結構足がガチガチになっちゃった |
| English (US) | My legs got really stiff |
| English (UK) | My legs have become quite stiff |
| Korean | 다리가 꽤 뻐근해졌어요 |
| French | Mes jambes sont devenues très raides |
| German | Meine Beine sind ziemlich steif geworden |
| Spanish | Mis piernas se pusieron bastante rígidas |
| Portuguese (BR) | Minhas pernas ficaram bem rígidas |
| Hindi | मेरी टाँगें काफी कड़ी हो गई हैं |
| Indonesian | Kaki saya jadi sangat kaku |
| Vietnamese | Chân tôi đã cứng đờ hẳn ra |
| Thai | ขาของฉันแข็งมากเลย |
Meaning & Usage
This phrase describes physical stiffness or soreness, usually after exercise or strenuous activity. 「なっちゃった」 adds a casual, slightly regretful nuance, indicating the effect happened unintentionally.
Example Sentences
- マラソン大会出たんですよ。結構足がガチガチになっちゃった。
– I participated in a marathon. My legs got really stiff. - 昨日の練習で、結構足がガチガチになっちゃった。
– After yesterday’s practice, my legs became really stiff. - 長時間歩いたせいで、結構足がガチガチになっちゃった。
– Because I walked for a long time, my legs got really stiff.
Final Note
This episode focuses on describing experiences and the physical effects of effort. 「マラソン大会出たんですよ」 is used to share personal achievements, while 「結構足がガチガチになっちゃった」 conveys the resulting physical strain. Together, these expressions help you communicate casual, natural reflections on personal experiences.