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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions related to time and milestones, such as anniversaries or significant events. These are essential when talking about personal achievements, especially when reflecting on experiences over time.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: えっと今五年目ですね
| Japanese | えっと今五年目ですね |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Well, it’s been five years |
| English (UK) | Well, it’s been five years |
| Korean | 음, 지금 5년째군요 |
| Hindi | खैर, पांच साल हो गए हैं |
| French | Eh bien, cela fait cinq ans |
| German | Nun, es sind fünf Jahre |
| Spanish | Pues, ya han pasado cinco años |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bem, já se passaram cinco anos |
| Italian | Beh, sono passati cinque anni |
| Dutch | Nou, het is al vijf jaar |
| Vietnamese | Ồ, đã năm năm rồi |
| Thai | เอ่อ, ตอนนี้เป็นปีที่ห้าแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- えっと今五年目ですね: This phrase is used to mention the number of years passed since an event or start of an activity, typically used when talking about anniversaries or milestones.
Example Sentence
- えっと今五年目ですね: “えっと今五年目ですね、時間が経つのは早いですね。” (Well, it’s been five years now, time flies, doesn’t it?)
Expression 2: デビューしてから
| Japanese | デビューしてから |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Since our debut |
| English (UK) | Since our debut |
| Korean | 데뷔하고 나서 |
| Hindi | हमारे डेब्यू के बाद से |
| French | Depuis nos débuts |
| German | Seit unserem Debüt |
| Spanish | Desde nuestro debut |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desde o nosso debut |
| Italian | Dal nostro debutto |
| Dutch | Sinds ons debuut |
| Vietnamese | Kể từ khi ra mắt |
| Thai | ตั้งแต่เดบิวต์ |
Meaning & Usage
- デビューしてから: This phrase is used to refer to the time since someone or something debuted, commonly used in entertainment or other fields where a first public appearance or release occurs.
Example Sentence
- デビューしてから: “デビューしてからずっと頑張ってきました。” (Since our debut, we’ve been working hard.)
Expression 3: 四年半
| Japanese | 四年半 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Four and a half years |
| English (UK) | Four and a half years |
| Korean | 4년 반 |
| Hindi | साढ़े चार साल |
| French | Quatre ans et demi |
| German | Vier und ein halbes Jahr |
| Spanish | Cuatro años y medio |
| Portuguese (BR) | Quatro anos e meio |
| Italian | Quattro anni e mezzo |
| Dutch | Vier en een half jaar |
| Vietnamese | Bốn năm rưỡi |
| Thai | สี่ปีครึ่ง |
Meaning & Usage
- 四年半: This phrase indicates a period of four and a half years, often used to refer to a specific duration of time in casual or formal contexts.
Example Sentence
- 四年半: “四年半経った今、やっと目標を達成しました。” (After four and a half years, I finally achieved my goal.)
Expression 4: 今24です
| Japanese | 今24です |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s 24 now |
| English (UK) | It’s 24 now |
| Korean | 지금 24살입니다 |
| Hindi | अब 24 हो गया है |
| French | Maintenant, j’ai 24 ans |
| German | Jetzt bin ich 24 |
| Spanish | Ahora tengo 24 años |
| Portuguese (BR) | Agora eu tenho 24 anos |
| Italian | Ora ho 24 anni |
| Dutch | Ik ben nu 24 |
| Vietnamese | Bây giờ tôi 24 tuổi |
| Thai | ตอนนี้ 24 แล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- 今24です: This phrase is used to state your current age, often used in conversations about personal milestones or during introductions.
Example Sentence
- 今24です: “今24です、まだ若いので色々挑戦したいです。” (I’m 24 now, and since I’m still young, I want to try many things.)
Expression 5: 20歳の時にデビューしました
| Japanese | 20歳の時にデビューしました |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I debuted when I was 20 years old |
| English (UK) | I debuted when I was 20 years old |
| Korean | 20살 때 데뷔를 했습니다 |
| Hindi | मैंने 20 साल की उम्र में डेब्यू किया था। |
| French | J’ai fait mes débuts à l’âge de 20 ans |
| German | Ich habe mit 20 Jahren debütiert |
| Spanish | Debuté cuando tenía 20 años |
| Portuguese (BR) | Eu debutei quando tinha 20 anos |
| Italian | Ho debuttato quando avevo 20 anni |
| Dutch | Ik debuteerde toen ik 20 was |
| Vietnamese | Tôi ra mắt khi tôi 20 tuổi |
| Thai | ฉันเดบิวต์เมื่ออายุ 20 ปี |
Meaning & Usage
- 20歳の時にデビューしました: This phrase is used to refer to the age when someone made their debut, particularly in the entertainment industry or other professional fields.
Example Sentence
- 20歳の時にデビューしました: “20歳の時にデビューしましたが、まだ初心者だったので多くを学びました。” (I debuted when I was 20, but since I was a beginner, I learned a lot.)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential phrases for talking about time, age, and milestones, such as debuting or achieving goals. These expressions are great for casual conversations and introductions, especially when discussing personal experiences or career progress.
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