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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features expressions that are used when apologizing or acknowledging tension. These are informal phrases that you’ll often hear in casual conversations, especially when someone makes a mistake or feels nervous.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: あごめん
| Japanese | あごめん |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Ah, sorry |
| English (UK) | Ah, sorry |
| Korean | 앗, 미안 |
| Hindi | आह, क्षमा करें |
| French | Ah, désolé |
| German | Ah, Entschuldigung |
| Spanish | Ah, lo siento |
| Portuguese (BR) | Ah, desculpa |
| Italian | Ah, scusa |
| Dutch | Ah, sorry |
| Vietnamese | À, xin lỗi |
| Thai | อ๊ะ ขอโทษ |
Expression 2: ごめんね
| Japanese | ごめんね |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Sorry |
| English (UK) | Sorry |
| Korean | 미안해 |
| Hindi | माफ़ करना |
| French | Désolé |
| German | Entschuldigung |
| Spanish | Lo siento |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desculpa |
| Italian | Scusa |
| Dutch | Sorry |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi |
| Thai | ขอโทษ |
Expression 3: 緊張するで
| Japanese | 緊張するで |
|---|---|
| English (US) | In tension |
| English (UK) | In tension |
| Korean | 긴장돼 |
| Hindi | तनाव में |
| French | Je suis nerveux |
| German | Ich bin nervös |
| Spanish | Estoy nervioso |
| Portuguese (BR) | Estou nervoso |
| Italian | Sono nervoso |
| Dutch | Ik ben nerveus |
| Vietnamese | Tôi căng thẳng |
| Thai | ฉันตึงเครียด |
Final Note
These expressions are commonly used to express apology or acknowledge tension in everyday conversations. あごめん and ごめんね are casual ways of apologizing, while 緊張するで is a way of expressing nervousness or tension, often heard when someone is about to do something important or difficult. Mastering these expressions will help you sound more natural when speaking Japanese, especially in informal or emotional settings.
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