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 phrases commonly used in everyday conversations, particularly when asking about someone’s preferences or expressing acceptance or reluctance. These expressions are especially useful for casual interactions with friends or in social settings.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: どんな映画?
| Japanese | どんな映画? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What kind of movie? |
| English (UK) | What kind of movie? |
| Korean | 어떤 영화? |
| Hindi | किस तरह की फिल्म? |
| French | Quel genre de film ? |
| German | Welche Art von Film? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué tipo de película? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Que tipo de filme? |
| Italian | Che tipo di film? |
| Dutch | Wat voor film? |
| Vietnamese | Phim loại gì? |
| Thai | หนังประเภทไหน? |
Meaning & Usage
- どんな映画?: This phrase is used to ask about the genre or type of a movie. It’s a casual and straightforward way to inquire about someone’s movie preferences.
Example Sentence
- どんな映画?: “今日の映画はどんな映画?” (What kind of movie is today’s movie?)
Expression 2: でもな..
| Japanese | でもな.. |
|---|---|
| English (US) | But.. |
| English (UK) | But.. |
| Korean | 그렇지만.. |
| Hindi | लेकिन.. |
| French | Mais.. |
| German | Aber.. |
| Spanish | Pero.. |
| Portuguese (BR) | Mas.. |
| Italian | Ma.. |
| Dutch | Maar.. |
| Vietnamese | Nhưng.. |
| Thai | แต่.. |
Meaning & Usage
- でもな..: This expression is used when you want to offer a counterpoint or hesitation. It’s often used to express a thought or feeling that slightly contradicts the main point, or to pause before continuing the conversation.
Example Sentence
- でもな..: “行きたかったけど、でもな..お金がなくて行けない。” (I wanted to go, but… I can’t because I don’t have money.)
Expression 3: いいわよ
| Japanese | いいわよ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | All right |
| English (UK) | All right |
| Korean | 좋아 |
| Hindi | ठीक है। |
| French | D’accord |
| German | In Ordnung |
| Spanish | Está bien |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tudo bem |
| Italian | Va bene |
| Dutch | Het is goed |
| Vietnamese | Được rồi |
| Thai | โอเค |
Meaning & Usage
- いいわよ: This phrase is used to indicate agreement or acceptance, especially in a casual and friendly tone. It’s often used when someone asks for permission or proposes an idea, and you want to show that you’re okay with it.
Example Sentence
- いいわよ: “いいわよ、行こう！” (All right, let’s go!)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential phrases used in casual conversations, especially when discussing movie preferences, hesitating, or giving permission. These expressions are important for engaging with others in informal settings, making them great for school or friendship-related conversations.
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