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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions of gratitude and admiration, reflecting satisfaction with accomplishments and a sense of awe or surprise. These expressions are useful in conversations where you want to acknowledge your efforts or react to something impressive.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 今日は
| Japanese | 今日は |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Today |
| English (UK) | Today |
| Korean | 오늘은 |
| Hindi | आज |
| French | Aujourd’hui |
| German | Heute |
| Spanish | Hoy |
| Portuguese (BR) | Hoje |
| Italian | Oggi |
| Dutch | Vandaag |
| Vietnamese | Hôm nay |
| Thai | วันนี้ |
Meaning & Usage
- 今日は: This phrase simply means “today” and is used to refer to the current day. It’s commonly used as a greeting or introduction to what is happening today.
Example Sentence
- 今日は: “今日は何をする予定ですか？” (What are you planning to do today?)
Expression 2: 五年やってて良かったですじゃあ
| Japanese | 五年やってて良かったですじゃあ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I’m glad I’ve been doing it for five years |
| English (UK) | I’m glad I’ve been doing it for five years |
| Korean | 5년 동안 해내서 기뻐요 |
| Hindi | मुझे खुशी है कि मैं यह पांच साल से कर रहा हूँ |
| French | Je suis content d’avoir fait ça pendant cinq ans |
| German | Ich bin froh, dass ich es fünf Jahre gemacht habe |
| Spanish | Me alegra haberlo estado haciendo durante cinco años |
| Portuguese (BR) | Estou feliz por estar fazendo isso há cinco anos |
| Italian | Sono felice di averlo fatto per cinque anni |
| Dutch | Ik ben blij dat ik het vijf jaar heb gedaan |
| Vietnamese | Tôi vui vì đã làm điều này trong năm năm |
| Thai | ฉันดีใจที่ทำมา 5 ปีแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- 五年やってて良かったですじゃあ: This expression shows satisfaction with doing something for five years. It expresses contentment or gratitude for sticking with a task or project for a long time.
Example Sentence
- 五年やってて良かったですじゃあ: “五年やってて良かったですじゃあ、これからも頑張ります。” (I’m glad I’ve been doing this for five years; I’ll keep doing my best from now on.)
Expression 3: すごい
| Japanese | すごい |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Amazing |
| English (UK) | Amazing |
| Korean | 대박 |
| Hindi | अद्भुत |
| French | Incroyable |
| German | Erstaunlich |
| Spanish | Increíble |
| Portuguese (BR) | Incrível |
| Italian | Straordinario |
| Dutch | Geweldig |
| Vietnamese | Tuyệt vời |
| Thai | น่าทึ่ง |
Meaning & Usage
- すごい: This is an expression used to show amazement or admiration. It’s commonly used when you see or hear about something impressive, remarkable, or surprising.
Example Sentence
- すごい: “これ、すごいね！” (This is amazing!)
Final Note
This episode introduces useful phrases for expressing gratitude for a long-term accomplishment and reacting to impressive things. These phrases are useful in both casual and formal conversations, making them perfect for discussing personal achievements or admiring others.
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