Listen and learn real-life Japanese through natural conversations
By repeatedly listening to real-life expressions, you’ll internalize Japanese without conscious effort. It’s one of the most effective ways to absorb vocabulary and grammar naturally.
Practice Japanese in a fun and engaging way—with subtitles in 11 different languages
With multilingual subtitles, even beginners can follow along and enjoy studying without stress.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions related to celebrating moments with others and discussing work or job-related matters. These expressions are great for casual or friendly conversations, especially in social or professional settings.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 乾杯
| Japanese | 乾杯 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Cheers |
| English (UK) | Cheers |
| Korean | 건배 |
| Hindi | शुभकामनाएं |
| French | Santé |
| German | Prost |
| Spanish | ¡Salud! |
| Portuguese (BR) | Saúde |
| Italian | Cin cin |
| Dutch | Proost |
| Vietnamese | Cạn ly |
| Thai | ชนแก้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- 乾杯: This is a phrase used when making a toast, often during celebrations or when drinking with others. It’s equivalent to “Cheers” in English and is commonly said before drinking.
Example Sentence
- 乾杯: “みんなで乾杯！” (Cheers, everyone!)
Expression 2: 同じぐらいに始めたんだよね
| Japanese | 同じぐらいに始めたんだよね |
|---|---|
| English (US) | We started at about the same time |
| English (UK) | We started at about the same time |
| Korean | 우리는 비슷한 시기에 시작했습니다. |
| Hindi | हमने लगभग उसी समय शुरुआत की। |
| French | Nous avons commencé à peu près en même temps |
| German | Wir haben ungefähr zur gleichen Zeit angefangen |
| Spanish | Empezamos más o menos al mismo tiempo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Começamos mais ou menos ao mesmo tempo |
| Italian | Abbiamo iniziato più o meno nello stesso momento |
| Dutch | We begonnen ongeveer op hetzelfde moment |
| Vietnamese | Chúng tôi bắt đầu vào khoảng thời gian tương tự |
| Thai | เราเริ่มประมาณเวลาเดียวกัน |
Meaning & Usage
- 同じぐらいに始めたんだよね: This phrase is used when discussing when two or more people started something, indicating that the starting time was approximately the same. It can be used in various contexts, from personal projects to work or studies.
Example Sentence
- 同じぐらいに始めたんだよね: “私たちは同じぐらいに始めたんだよね、だから気持ちはよくわかるよ。” (We started at about the same time, so I understand how you feel.)
Expression 3: 今の仕事
| Japanese | 今の仕事 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | The work of the current job |
| English (UK) | The work of the current job |
| Korean | 지금의 직업 |
| Hindi | वर्तमान कार्य का कार्य |
| French | Le travail du poste actuel |
| German | Die Arbeit des aktuellen Jobs |
| Spanish | El trabajo del trabajo actual |
| Portuguese (BR) | O trabalho do emprego atual |
| Italian | Il lavoro del lavoro attuale |
| Dutch | Het werk van de huidige baan |
| Vietnamese | Công việc hiện tại |
| Thai | งานปัจจุบัน |
Meaning & Usage
- 今の仕事: This phrase is used to refer to someone’s current job or work. It’s useful when discussing job roles, responsibilities, or the current professional situation.
Example Sentence
- 今の仕事: “今の仕事は楽しいけど、少し忙しいです。” (My current job is fun, but it’s a bit busy.)
Final Note
This episode introduces phrases used in social and professional settings, such as making a toast, discussing the timing of an event, and talking about one’s current job. These expressions are essential for engaging in both casual and formal conversations.
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