Studying Japanese Ep.788

Practice real Japanese by immersing yourself in drama-based conversations
Listening repeatedly to authentic phrases helps improve your pronunciation and understanding.
Repetition builds confidence — and it’s fun too!

Subtitles are available in 11 different languages
Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate learner, you’ll benefit from multilingual support.
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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces a commonly used expression for seeking confirmation or expressing surprise. It’s a useful phrase when you want to confirm information or show disbelief in casual conversations.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: 本当ですか?

Japanese本当ですか?
English (US)Really?
English (UK)Really?
Korean정말인가요?
Hindiसच में?
FrenchVraiment ?
GermanWirklich?
Spanish¿De verdad?
Portuguese (BR)Sério?
ItalianDavvero?
DutchEcht?
VietnameseThật không?
Thaiจริงเหรอ?

Meaning & Usage

  • 本当ですか?: This phrase is used to express surprise or seek confirmation. It’s often used in conversations when you find something surprising or need clarification about something that’s been said.

Example Sentence

  • 本当ですか?: “本当ですか?それは信じられません!” (Really? I can’t believe that!)

Final Note

This episode introduces an essential expression for confirming information or reacting to something surprising. This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations when you want to double-check something or express your amazement.