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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions for inquiring about something, revealing something you found out later, and politely excusing yourself. These phrases are used in casual and professional conversations to ask questions, clarify, and politely leave a situation.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: 温泉?
| Japanese | 温泉? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Hot spring? |
| English (UK) | Hot spring? |
| Korean | 온천? |
| Hindi | गर्म झरना? |
| French | Source chaude ? |
| German | Heiße Quelle? |
| Spanish | ¿Aguas termales? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Fonte termal? |
| Italian | Sorgente termale? |
| Dutch | Warmwaterbron? |
| Vietnamese | Suối nước nóng? |
| Thai | บ่อน้ำพุร้อน? |
Meaning & Usage
- 温泉?: A casual way to ask about a hot spring, often used when someone mentions it or you notice one. It can express curiosity or interest in the location.
Example Sentence
- 温泉?: “温泉? どこにありますか?” (Hot spring? Where is it?)
Expression 2: 後で知ったことですが
| Japanese | 後で知ったことですが |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I found out later |
| English (UK) | I found out later |
| Korean | 나중에 알았습니다만 |
| Hindi | मुझे बाद में पता चला |
| French | Je l’ai découvert plus tard |
| German | Ich habe es später erfahren |
| Spanish | Me enteré después |
| Portuguese (BR) | Descobri depois |
| Italian | L’ho scoperto più tardi |
| Dutch | Ik kwam er later achter |
| Vietnamese | Tôi đã biết sau đó |
| Thai | ฉันรู้ภายหลัง |
Meaning & Usage
- 後で知ったことですが: This phrase is used to express something that you found out later after the fact. It’s useful for sharing information you learned after a certain event or situation.
Example Sentence
- 後で知ったことですが: “後で知ったことですが、彼はもう帰ったそうです。” (I found out later, but apparently, he already left.)
Expression 3: 失礼します
| Japanese | 失礼します |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Excuse me |
| English (UK) | Excuse me |
| Korean | 실례합니다 |
| Hindi | माफ़ कीजिए |
| French | Excusez-moi |
| German | Entschuldigung |
| Spanish | Perdón |
| Portuguese (BR) | Com licença |
| Italian | Mi scusi |
| Dutch | Pardon |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi |
| Thai | ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ |
Meaning & Usage
- 失礼します: A formal and polite phrase used when excusing oneself or interrupting someone. It’s commonly used in both personal and professional settings to show respect when entering or leaving.
Example Sentence
- 失礼します: “失礼します、少し席を外します。” (Excuse me, I’ll step out for a moment.)
Final Note
This episode introduces a variety of useful phrases for daily conversations, including asking about hot springs, sharing information you found out later, and excusing yourself in polite situations. These expressions are versatile and can be applied in both casual and professional contexts.
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