Studying Japanese Ep.786

Practice real Japanese by immersing yourself in drama-based conversations
Listening repeatedly to authentic phrases helps improve your pronunciation and understanding.
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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions used when showing mild embarrassment or referring to something awkward. These are useful in social situations when you want to express a sense of modesty or discomfort.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: あの

Japaneseあの
English (US)That
English (UK)That
Korean그거
Hindiकि
FrenchCela
GermanDas
SpanishEso
Portuguese (BR)Isso
ItalianQuello
DutchDat
VietnameseĐó
Thaiนั่น

Meaning & Usage

  • あの: This word is commonly used when you want to draw attention to something or someone, or when you’re hesitating in speech. It’s often used as a filler word before starting a sentence.

Example Sentence

  • あの: “あの、ちょっと待ってください。” (That, um, please wait a moment.)

Expression 2: 恥ずかしいですね

Japanese恥ずかしいですね
English (US)It’s embarrassing
English (UK)It’s embarrassing
Korean부끄럽네요
Hindiयह शर्मनाक है
FrenchC’est embarrassant
GermanEs ist peinlich
SpanishEs embarazoso
Portuguese (BR)É embaraçoso
ItalianÈ imbarazzante
DutchHet is gênant
VietnameseThật xấu hổ
Thaiมันน่าอาย

Meaning & Usage

  • 恥ずかしいですね: This phrase is used when expressing embarrassment or awkwardness. It’s often said in situations where you feel uneasy or shy, or when addressing a potentially embarrassing situation.

Example Sentence

  • 恥ずかしいですね: “恥ずかしいですね、こんなことをしてしまって。” (It’s embarrassing, I can’t believe I did something like this.)

Final Note

This episode introduces expressions commonly used to express embarrassment or hesitation. They are useful in casual and polite conversations when navigating awkward or uncomfortable situations.