Studying Japanese Ep.719

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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions related to personal habits, speaking abilities, and food experiences. These phrases are useful for expressing discomfort, talking about daily habits, and sharing past experiences.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: すごい未だに人の目を見て

Japaneseすごい未だに人の目を見て
English (US)Still looking into other people’s eyes
English (UK)Still looking into other people’s eyes
Korean놀랍게도 아직도 남의 눈을 보고
Hindiअभी भी दूसरों की आंखों में देख रहे हैं
FrenchIncroyable, il regarde toujours dans les yeux des autres
GermanUnglaublich, er sieht immer noch in die Augen der anderen
SpanishIncreíble, sigue mirando a los ojos de los demás
Portuguese (BR)Incrível, ainda olha nos olhos dos outros
ItalianIncredibile, guarda ancora negli occhi degli altri
DutchOngelooflijk, hij kijkt nog steeds in de ogen van anderen
VietnameseThật là ngạc nhiên, anh ấy vẫn nhìn vào mắt người khác
Thaiมันน่าทึ่ง, เขายังคงมองตาคนอื่นอยู่

Meaning & Usage

  • すごい未だに人の目を見て: This phrase expresses surprise at someone’s ability or habit of maintaining eye contact with others, even in challenging situations. It reflects admiration for the person’s confidence or social skill.

Expression 2: 話すことは苦手なんですけど

Japanese話すことは苦手なんですけど
English (US)I’m not good at speaking
English (UK)I’m not good at speaking
Korean말을 잘 못하지만
Hindiमैं बोलने में अच्छा नहीं हूँ
FrenchJe ne suis pas très bon pour parler
GermanIch bin nicht gut im Sprechen
SpanishNo soy bueno para hablar
Portuguese (BR)Não sou bom em falar
ItalianNon sono bravo a parlare
DutchIk ben niet goed in spreken
VietnameseTôi không giỏi nói
Thaiฉันไม่เก่งในการพูด

Meaning & Usage

  • 話すことは苦手なんですけど: This phrase is used to express discomfort or self-consciousness about speaking. It’s commonly used when someone feels shy, insecure, or unsure of their speaking ability in a language.

Expression 3: ここでオムライス食べた

Japaneseここでオムライス食べた
English (US)I ate omelet rice here
English (UK)I ate omelet rice here
Korean여기서 오므라이스 먹었어요
Hindiमैंने यहाँ ओमेलेट चावल खाया।
FrenchJ’ai mangé du riz omelette ici
GermanIch habe hier Omelett-Reis gegessen
SpanishComí arroz con omelette aquí
Portuguese (BR)Eu comi arroz de omelete aqui
ItalianHo mangiato riso con omelette qui
DutchIk heb hier omelet rijst gegeten
VietnameseTôi đã ăn cơm omelette ở đây
Thaiฉันกินข้าวโอเมล็ตที่นี่

Meaning & Usage

  • ここでオムライス食べた: Refers to the experience of eating a specific dish (omelet rice) at a particular location. It’s a casual way of recounting a food-related memory or experience.

Final Note

These expressions are great for daily conversations, particularly when sharing personal experiences, discussing habits, or talking about food. They can help you sound more natural in a variety of settings, from casual chats to more formal or reflective moments.