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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode focuses on common expressions used in situations where you are apologizing for keeping someone waiting. These phrases are important in daily interactions, especially in professional or service-related settings.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: お待たせしました
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | お待たせしました |
| English (US) | Thank you for waiting |
| English (UK) | Thank you for waiting |
| Korean | 오래 기다리셨습니다 |
| French | Merci d’avoir attendu |
| German | Vielen Dank für Ihre Geduld |
| Spanish | Gracias por esperar |
| Portuguese (BR) | Obrigado por esperar |
| Hindi | इंतजार करने के लिए शुक्रिया |
| Indonesian | Terima kasih sudah menunggu |
| Vietnamese | Cảm ơn vì đã chờ đợi |
| Thai | ขอบคุณที่รอคอย |
Meaning & Usage
A polite and formal expression used to acknowledge that someone has been waiting for you, typically used in service settings, business, or casual encounters when you are ready to begin or return.
Example Sentence
お待たせしました、どうぞお入りください。
Thank you for waiting, please come in.
Final Note
This episode highlights the importance of polite expressions when interacting with others in both professional and casual settings. Using お待たせしました correctly shows attentiveness and respect for the other person’s time.
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