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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces practical phrases used in both work and casual situations.
- 何言ってんの (What’s it)
- 20年内の同期でしょ (We’ve worked together for 20 years)
- 遠慮しないで (without hesitation)
- こんな機会なかなかないから (Because you rarely have an opportunity like this)
These expressions help you communicate more naturally in Japanese when talking about time, work relationships, and offering encouragement.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 何言ってんの
| Japanese | 何言ってんの |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What’s it? |
| English (UK) | What’s it? |
| Korean | 무슨 소리야 |
| Hindi | क्या है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce que c’est ? |
| German | Was ist das? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué es esto? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que é isso? |
| Italian | Cos’è? |
| Dutch | Wat is dit? |
| Vietnamese | Cái gì vậy? |
| Thai | อะไรน่ะ? |
Meaning & Usage
- 何言ってんの: An informal expression used when you don’t understand what someone is saying or when they say something that doesn’t make sense.
Example Sentence
- “何言ってんの? それはあり得ないよ!” (What are you talking about? That’s impossible!)
Expression 2: 20年内の同期でしょ
| Japanese | 20年内の同期でしょ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | We’ve worked together for 20 years |
| English (UK) | We’ve worked together for 20 years |
| Korean | 20년된 입사 동기잖아 |
| Hindi | हम 20 साल से साथ काम कर रहे हैं। |
| French | Nous travaillons ensemble depuis 20 ans |
| German | Wir arbeiten seit 20 Jahren zusammen |
| Spanish | Hemos trabajado juntos durante 20 años |
| Portuguese (BR) | Trabalhamos juntos há 20 anos |
| Italian | Lavoriamo insieme da 20 anni |
| Dutch | We werken al 20 jaar samen |
| Vietnamese | Chúng tôi đã làm việc cùng nhau 20 năm |
| Thai | เราทำงานร่วมกันมา 20 ปีแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- 20年内の同期でしょ: Used to refer to colleagues who started at the same time and have worked together for a long time.
Example Sentence
- “20年内の同期でしょ、だから気を使わないで。” (We’ve been colleagues for 20 years, so don’t worry about it.)
Expression 3: 遠慮しないで
| Japanese | 遠慮しないで |
|---|---|
| English (US) | without hesitation |
| English (UK) | without hesitation |
| Korean | 망설이지 마 |
| Hindi | बिना हिचकिचाहट के |
| French | Sans hésitation |
| German | Ohne Zögern |
| Spanish | Sin dudarlo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sem hesitação |
| Italian | Senza esitazioni |
| Dutch | Zonder aarzelen |
| Vietnamese | Không do dự |
| Thai | อย่าลังเล |
Meaning & Usage
- 遠慮しないで: A phrase used to encourage someone to take or do something without hesitation, often used when offering help or an opportunity.
Example Sentence
- “遠慮しないで、どうぞ取ってください。” (Please, don’t hesitate, take it.)
Expression 4: こんな機会なかなかないから
| Japanese | こんな機会なかなかないから |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Because you rarely have an opportunity like this |
| English (UK) | Because you rarely have an opportunity like this |
| Korean | 이런 기회 좀처럼 없으니까 |
| Hindi | क्योंकि आपके पास शायद ही कभी इस तरह का मौका होता है |
| French | Parce que vous n’avez pas souvent une telle occasion |
| German | Weil es so eine Gelegenheit selten gibt |
| Spanish | Porque rara vez tienes una oportunidad como esta |
| Portuguese (BR) | Porque você raramente tem uma oportunidade assim |
| Italian | Perché non hai spesso un’opportunità come questa |
| Dutch | Omdat je zelden zo’n kans hebt |
| Vietnamese | Vì bạn hiếm khi có cơ hội như thế này |
| Thai | เพราะคุณแทบจะไม่มีโอกาสแบบนี้เลย |
Meaning & Usage
- こんな機会なかなかないから: This phrase is used to emphasize the rarity or special nature of an opportunity.
Example Sentence
- “こんな機会なかなかないから、絶対行った方がいいよ。” (Because opportunities like this don’t come often, you should definitely go.)
Final Note
These expressions are practical for everyday situations where you need to ask questions, give encouragement, or discuss time spent with colleagues or friends. Mastering these phrases will help you sound more fluent and natural in Japanese conversations, whether casual or semi-formal.
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