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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces essential expressions used in casual conversation, particularly when meeting someone after a long time or discussing time.
- お久しぶりです (Long time no see)
- 怖いですね (That’s scary)
- 時の流れが.. (The flow of time..)
These expressions can be used in both casual and semi-formal settings, helping to create a smooth and natural conversation.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: お久しぶりです
| Japanese | お久しぶりです |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Long time no see |
| English (UK) | Long time no see |
| Korean | 오랫만입니다 |
| Hindi | लंबे समय से नहीं दिख रहा था |
| French | Ça fait longtemps |
| German | Lange nicht gesehen |
| Spanish | Cuánto tiempo sin vernos |
| Portuguese (BR) | Quanto tempo sem nos ver |
| Italian | È passato tanto tempo |
| Dutch | Lang geleden |
| Vietnamese | Lâu rồi không gặp |
| Thai | นานมากแล้วนะ |
Meaning & Usage
- お久しぶりです: A polite and common greeting used when meeting someone after a long time. It’s often used with friends, colleagues, or acquaintances.
Example Sentence
- “お久しぶりです！最近どうしてた？” (Long time no see! How have you been?)
Expression 2: 怖いですね
| Japanese | 怖いですね |
|---|---|
| English (US) | That’s scary |
| English (UK) | That’s scary |
| Korean | 무섭네요 |
| Hindi | यह डरावना है |
| French | C’est effrayant |
| German | Das ist beängstigend |
| Spanish | Eso da miedo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Isso é assustador |
| Italian | È spaventoso |
| Dutch | Het is eng |
| Vietnamese | Thật đáng sợ |
| Thai | มันน่ากลัว |
Meaning & Usage
- 怖いですね: This expression is used when reacting to something frightening or when expressing a sense of fear or unease.
Example Sentence
- “その映画、怖いですね！” (That movie is scary!)
Expression 3: 時の流れが..
| Japanese | 時の流れが.. |
|---|---|
| English (US) | The flow of time… |
| English (UK) | The flow of time… |
| Korean | 시간의 흐름.. |
| Hindi | समय का प्रवाह.. |
| French | Le passage du temps… |
| German | Der Fluss der Zeit… |
| Spanish | El paso del tiempo… |
| Portuguese (BR) | O fluxo do tempo… |
| Italian | Il flusso del tempo… |
| Dutch | De stroom van de tijd… |
| Vietnamese | Dòng chảy của thời gian… |
| Thai | กระแสเวลาผ่านไป… |
Meaning & Usage
- 時の流れが..: This expression reflects on the passing of time, often used to convey a sense of nostalgia or realization that time has passed quickly.
Example Sentence
- “時の流れが早いですね。” (The flow of time is fast, isn’t it?)
Final Note
These expressions are commonly used when catching up with someone, reflecting on time, or responding to something unsettling. Mastering these phrases will help you sound more natural in both casual and semi-formal conversations.
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