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
Wherever you’re from, study comfortably and intuitively with multilingual subtitles.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces useful phrases for asking about personal items and events that are starting soon. These expressions are relevant in customer service, casual conversations, and when inquiring about upcoming activities.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 私の写真集?
| Japanese | 私の写真集? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | My photo album?? |
| English (UK) | My photo album?? |
| Korean | 저의 사진집? |
| Hindi | मेरा फोटो एल्बम?? |
| French | Mon album photo ? |
| German | Mein Fotoalbum? |
| Spanish | ¿Mi álbum de fotos? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Meu álbum de fotos? |
| Italian | Il mio album fotografico? |
| Dutch | Mijn fotoalbum? |
| Vietnamese | Album ảnh của tôi? |
| Thai | อัลบั้มรูปของฉัน? |
Meaning & Usage
- 私の写真集?: This phrase is used when you are surprised or confused about someone referring to your photo album. It’s a casual way to ask if they are referring to your photo album or collection.
Example Sentence
- 私の写真集?: “私の写真集? そんなもの見せたことないよ。” (My photo album? I’ve never shown something like that.)
Expression 2: もう始まるんですか?
| Japanese | もう始まるんですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Is it starting already? |
| English (UK) | Is it starting already? |
| Korean | 벌써 시작하나요? |
| Hindi | क्या यह पहले से ही शुरू हो रहा है? |
| French | Est-ce que ça commence déjà ? |
| German | Fängt es schon an? |
| Spanish | ¿Ya está empezando? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Já está começando? |
| Italian | Sta già iniziando? |
| Dutch | Begint het al? |
| Vietnamese | Nó đã bắt đầu rồi sao? |
| Thai | มันเริ่มต้นแล้วเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- もう始まるんですか?: This expression is used to inquire if something is starting earlier than expected. It’s a common phrase to use when you’re surprised by an early start time for an event, meeting, or activity.
Example Sentence
- もう始まるんですか?: “もう始まるんですか? 私、準備できていないのに。” (Is it starting already? I’m not ready yet.)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential phrases for asking about personal items like a photo album and inquiring about upcoming events. These expressions are essential for everyday conversations, especially when trying to clarify something or when you’re caught off guard by an early start.
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