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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces greetings and expressions commonly used in social and professional settings. These include はい皆さんはじめまして (a greeting when meeting someone for the first time) and お疲れ様です (an expression of appreciation for hard work).
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: はい皆さんはじめまして
| Japanese | はい皆さんはじめまして |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you |
| English (UK) | Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you |
| Korean | 네 여러분 처음뵙겠습니다 |
| Hindi | सभी को नमस्कार। आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा। |
| French | Bonjour à tous. Enchanté |
| German | Hallo zusammen. Schön, euch kennenzulernen |
| Spanish | Hola a todos. Encantado de conoceros |
| Portuguese (BR) | Olá a todos. Prazer em conhecê-los |
| Italian | Ciao a tutti. Piacere di conoscerti |
| Dutch | Hallo iedereen. Leuk je te ontmoeten |
| Vietnamese | Chào các bạn. Rất vui được gặp các bạn |
| Thai | สวัสดีครับทุกคน ยินดีที่ได้รู้จัก |
Meaning & Usage
- はい皆さんはじめまして: This is a polite and friendly greeting used when meeting a group for the first time. It’s a great way to introduce yourself in formal and casual settings.
Example Sentence
- はい皆さんはじめまして: “はい皆さんはじめまして、今日からよろしくお願いします。” (Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you, and I look forward to working with you starting today.)
Expression 2: お疲れ様です
| Japanese | お疲れ様です |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Is cheers for good work. |
| English (UK) | Good work, thank you. |
| Korean | 수고가 많으십니다 |
| Hindi | अच्छे काम के लिए शुभकामनाएं। |
| French | Bon travail |
| German | Gute Arbeit |
| Spanish | Buen trabajo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bom trabalho |
| Italian | Buon lavoro |
| Dutch | Goed gedaan |
| Vietnamese | Cảm ơn vì công việc tốt |
| Thai | ขอบคุณสำหรับงานดีๆ |
Meaning & Usage
- お疲れ様です: This expression is used to acknowledge someone’s effort after they have worked hard. It is common in workplaces and casual settings to express gratitude or appreciation for work done.
Example Sentence
- お疲れ様です: “今日もお疲れ様でした。” (Good job today, thank you for your hard work.)
Expression 3: はい, ありがとうございます
| Japanese | はい, ありがとうございます |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Yes, thank you |
| English (UK) | Yes, thank you |
| Korean | 네, 감사합니다 |
| Hindi | जी हां, धन्यवाद। |
| French | Oui, merci |
| German | Ja, danke |
| Spanish | Sí, gracias |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sim, obrigado |
| Italian | Sì, grazie |
| Dutch | Ja, bedankt |
| Vietnamese | Vâng, cảm ơn |
| Thai | ใช่, ขอบคุณ |
Meaning & Usage
- はい, ありがとうございます: This is a polite and formal way to acknowledge someone’s gratitude or appreciation. It is used to confirm understanding or to thank someone for their actions.
Example Sentence
- はい, ありがとうございます: “はい, ありがとうございます。お手伝いできて嬉しいです。” (Yes, thank you. I’m happy I could help.)
Final Note
This episode introduces はい皆さんはじめまして for a friendly greeting, お疲れ様です for expressing appreciation for work, and はい, ありがとうございます for polite confirmation and gratitude. These expressions are key for polite, daily interactions in Japanese.
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