Listen and learn real-life Japanese through natural conversations
By repeatedly listening to everyday phrases used in real situations, you’ll naturally improve your Japanese skills without even realizing it. This is one of the most effortless and effective ways to boost your language fluency.
Practice Japanese in a fun and stress-free way—with subtitles in 12 different languages
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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces polite expressions used to show appreciation for someone’s work or effort, express gratitude, and convey emotions like hesitation or realization. These phrases are commonly used in professional and everyday conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 今日も一日お疲れ様
| Japanese | 今日も一日お疲れ様 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Thank you for your hard work today |
| English (UK) | Thank you for your hard work today |
| Korean | 오늘 하루도 수고 많으셨습니다 |
| Hindi | आज आपके परिश्रम के लिए धन्यवाद। |
| French | Merci pour votre travail aujourd’hui |
| German | Danke für deine harte Arbeit heute |
| Spanish | Gracias por tu trabajo hoy |
| Portuguese (BR) | Obrigado pelo seu trabalho de hoje |
| Italian | Grazie per il tuo lavoro di oggi |
| Dutch | Bedankt voor je harde werk vandaag |
| Vietnamese | Cảm ơn vì công việc vất vả hôm nay |
| Thai | ขอบคุณสำหรับการทำงานหนักวันนี้ |
Meaning & Usage
- 今日も一日お疲れ様: This phrase is used to thank someone for their hard work at the end of the day. It’s commonly said in both formal and casual settings to show appreciation for someone’s efforts during the day.
Example Sentence
- 今日も一日お疲れ様: “今日も一日お疲れ様でした。ゆっくり休んでくださいね。” (Thank you for your hard work today. Please take a good rest.)
Expression 2: おかげさまで
| Japanese | おかげさまで |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Thanks to you |
| English (UK) | Thanks to you |
| Korean | 당신들 덕분에 |
| Hindi | आपका शुक्रिया। |
| French | Grâce à vous |
| German | Dank Ihnen |
| Spanish | Gracias a ti |
| Portuguese (BR) | Graças a você |
| Italian | Grazie a te |
| Dutch | Dankzij jou |
| Vietnamese | Cảm ơn bạn |
| Thai | ขอบคุณคุณ |
Meaning & Usage
- おかげさまで: This phrase is used to express gratitude for someone’s help or contribution. It is often said when someone has assisted or supported you in some way.
Example Sentence
- おかげさまで: “おかげさまで、問題は無事に解決しました。” (Thanks to you, the problem was resolved successfully.)
Expression 3: もう……
| Japanese | もう…… |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Really…… |
| English (UK) | Really…… |
| Korean | 정말로…… |
| Hindi | सच में…… |
| French | Vraiment…… |
| German | Wirklich…… |
| Spanish | ¿De verdad……? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sério…… |
| Italian | Davvero…… |
| Dutch | Echt…… |
| Vietnamese | Thật sự…… |
| Thai | จริงเหรอ…… |
Meaning & Usage
- もう……: This phrase expresses surprise, frustration, or emphasis, often used when you are impressed, frustrated, or reacting to something unexpected.
Example Sentence
- もう……: “もう、信じられない！” (Really… I can’t believe it!)
Expression 4: じゃあ
| Japanese | じゃあ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Well then |
| English (UK) | Well then |
| Korean | 그럼 |
| Hindi | तो ठीक है। |
| French | Alors |
| German | Dann |
| Spanish | Entonces |
| Portuguese (BR) | Então |
| Italian | Allora |
| Dutch | Dan |
| Vietnamese | Vậy thì |
| Thai | งั้นเหรอ |
Meaning & Usage
- じゃあ: This is a casual way to transition to another topic, action, or decision. It’s similar to saying “Well then” or “Okay then” in English, often used to indicate that you’re ready to proceed with something.
Example Sentence
- じゃあ: “じゃあ、行こうか！” (Well then, let’s go!)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential phrases for expressing gratitude, surprise, and making transitions in conversation. These expressions are key in both casual and professional settings, helping you communicate effectively in everyday situations.
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