Studying Japanese Ep.678

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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode features expressions used in games and casual conversations, as well as phrases used to describe losing and gathering together. These expressions are commonly used in both playful and group settings.

Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: じゃんけんぽん

LanguageTranslation
Japaneseじゃんけんぽん
English (US)Rock, Paper, Scissor
English (UK)Rock, Paper, Scissor
Korean가위 바위 보
FrenchPierre-papier-ciseaux
GermanSchere, Stein, Papier
SpanishPiedra, papel o tijera
Portuguese (BR)Pedra, papel e tesoura
Hindiरॉक, पेपर, स्किसर
IndonesianBatu, kertas, gunting
VietnameseKéo, giấy, đá
Thaiกรรไกร, กระดาษ, หิน

Meaning & Usage

The traditional Japanese version of the game “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” This is used when people play the game to decide something in a fun, simple manner.

Example Sentence

じゃんけんぽんで決めよう!
Let’s decide with Rock, Paper, Scissors!


Expression 2: あ負けた

LanguageTranslation
Japaneseあ負けた
English (US)Oh, I lost
English (UK)Oh, I lost
Korean아 졌다
FrenchOh, j’ai perdu
GermanOh, ich habe verloren
SpanishOh, he perdido
Portuguese (BR)Ah, eu perdi
Hindiओह, मैंने खो दिया
IndonesianAh, saya kalah
VietnameseÀ, tôi thua rồi
Thaiโอ้, ฉันแพ้

Meaning & Usage

A phrase used when someone acknowledges that they lost a game or competition. It’s often used with a tone of mild surprise or disappointment.

Example Sentence

あ負けた、もう一回やろう!
Oh, I lost! Let’s try again!


Expression 3: 今回は私たち三人を揃えました

LanguageTranslation
Japanese今回は私たち三人を揃えました
English (US)This time, the three of us
English (UK)This time, the three of us
Korean이번에는 우리 셋이
FrenchCette fois, nous sommes trois
GermanDiesmal sind wir zu dritt
SpanishEsta vez somos tres
Portuguese (BR)Desta vez, nós três
Hindiइस बार, हम तीनों
IndonesianKali ini, kita bertiga
VietnameseLần này, chúng ta ba người
Thaiครั้งนี้, พวกเราสามคน

Meaning & Usage

A phrase used to indicate that, for the current event or situation, a specific group of three people is involved or present.

Example Sentence

今回は私たち三人を揃えました。
This time, the three of us are here.


Final Note

This episode showcases casual expressions that are used in games, acknowledging loss, and when gathering together with others. These expressions help maintain the flow of social interactions and add playfulness or clarity to group settings.