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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces phrases commonly used when talking about finalizing agreements or clarifying the meaning behind someone’s statement. These expressions are ideal for conversations involving business matters or misunderstandings, making them useful in both professional and casual settings.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: はい, しっかり契約決めてきます
| Japanese | はい, しっかり契約決めてきます |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Yes, I’ll make sure to make a contract |
| English (UK) | Yes, I’ll make sure to make a contract |
| Korean | 네, 확실히 계약하고 오겠습니다 |
| Hindi | हाँ, मैं एक अनुबंध करने के लिए सुनिश्चित करूँगा |
| French | Oui, je vais m’assurer de conclure un contrat |
| German | Ja, ich werde sicherstellen, dass ich einen Vertrag abschließe |
| Spanish | Sí, me aseguraré de hacer un contrato |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sim, vou garantir que farei um contrato |
| Italian | Sì, mi assicurerò di fare un contratto |
| Dutch | Ja, ik zal ervoor zorgen dat ik een contract maak |
| Vietnamese | Vâng, tôi sẽ chắc chắn ký hợp đồng |
| Thai | ใช่, ฉันจะทำสัญญาให้เรียบร้อย |
Meaning & Usage
- はい, しっかり契約決めてきます: This phrase is used when confirming that you will finalize an agreement or contract, ensuring that everything is properly arranged. It conveys responsibility and commitment to completing the task.
Example Sentence
- はい, しっかり契約決めてきます: “お客様との話し合いが終わったので、はい, しっかり契約決めてきます。” (I’ve finished the discussion with the client, so yes, I’ll make sure to make the contract.)
Expression 2: どういうことですか?
| Japanese | どういうことですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What do you mean? |
| English (UK) | What do you mean? |
| Korean | 무슨 말씀이세요? |
| Hindi | क्या मतलब है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce que vous voulez dire ? |
| German | Was meinen Sie? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué quiere decir? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que você quer dizer? |
| Italian | Cosa vuoi dire? |
| Dutch | Wat bedoel je? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn có ý gì? |
| Thai | หมายความว่าอย่างไร? |
Meaning & Usage
- どういうことですか?: This phrase is used when seeking clarification or asking for an explanation about something that is unclear or confusing. It’s commonly used in both formal and informal settings when you need to understand something better.
Example Sentence
- どういうことですか?: “それはどういうことですか? もっと詳しく教えてください。” (What do you mean? Please explain more clearly.)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential phrases for confirming business agreements and clarifying unclear statements. These expressions are important for maintaining clear communication in both professional and casual settings.
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