Listening and learning Japanese through drama
If you listen to it over and over again, you’ll learn it naturally.
Practice Japanese in a fun way with subtitles in all 12 languages!
Listen and learn real-life Japanese through natural conversations—effortlessly and effectively.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features phrases related to offering a favor or service, and politely returning something. These expressions are especially useful in formal or semi-formal settings like customer service.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: はい確認いたします
| Japanese | はい確認いたします |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Yes, let me check |
| English (UK) | Yes, let me check |
| Korean | 네 확인하겠습니다 |
| Hindi | हाँ, मुझे जाँचने दो |
| French | Oui, laissez-moi vérifier |
| German | Ja, ich werde es überprüfen |
| Spanish | Sí, déjame verificar |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sim, deixe-me verificar |
| Italian | Sì, fammi controllare |
| Dutch | Ja, laat me het controleren |
| Vietnamese | Vâng, để tôi kiểm tra |
| Thai | ใช่, ให้ฉันตรวจสอบ |
Meaning & Usage
- This phrase is used to politely offer to check or verify something. It’s common in formal settings like customer service, where someone needs confirmation or verification. It’s an expression that ensures the other person knows you are attending to their request.
Expression 2: 当ホテルの, ご贔屓していただいている
| Japanese | 当ホテルの, ご贔屓していただいている |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I’m glad that you come to our hotel often |
| English (UK) | I’m glad that you come to our hotel often |
| Korean | 저희 호텔을 자주 애용해 주셔서 |
| Hindi | मुझे खुशी है कि आप अक्सर हमारे होटल में आते हैं |
| French | Je suis heureux que vous veniez souvent dans notre hôtel |
| German | Es freut mich, dass Sie oft in unserem Hotel sind |
| Spanish | Me alegra que venga a nuestro hotel a menudo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Fico feliz que você frequente nosso hotel |
| Italian | Sono contento che venga spesso nel nostro hotel |
| Dutch | Ik ben blij dat u vaak ons hotel bezoekt |
| Vietnamese | Tôi vui mừng vì bạn thường xuyên đến khách sạn của chúng tôi |
| Thai | ฉันดีใจที่คุณมาที่โรงแรมของเราบ่อยๆ |
Meaning & Usage
- This expression is a formal and polite way of thanking someone for their continued patronage. It is commonly used by businesses like hotels, restaurants, or service providers to express appreciation to frequent customers. The phrase emphasizes the relationship and gratitude towards the customer.
Expression 3: お礼をしたいのですが
| Japanese | お礼をしたいのですが |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I’d like to return your favor |
| English (UK) | I’d like to return your favor |
| Korean | 답례를 하고 싶습니다만 |
| Hindi | मैं आपका एहसान वापस करना चाहता हूँ |
| French | J’aimerais vous rendre la pareille |
| German | Ich möchte mich für deinen Gefallen revanchieren |
| Spanish | Me gustaría devolverte el favor |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu gostaria de retribuir o favor |
| Italian | Vorrei ricambiare il favore |
| Dutch | Ik zou je graag willen bedanken voor je hulp |
| Vietnamese | Tôi muốn đền đáp ân huệ của bạn |
| Thai | ฉันอยากตอบแทนความช่วยเหลือของคุณ |
Meaning & Usage
- This phrase expresses a desire to reciprocate or return a favor. It is commonly used when you want to show appreciation for someone’s help or kindness. It conveys politeness and a sense of gratitude, often used in personal or formal contexts to offer to return a favor.
Final Note
These expressions are useful in formal, polite conversations, especially in customer service, and show how to express gratitude, offer to reciprocate, and maintain a respectful tone in professional settings.
–