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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces phrases used when entering someone’s place, referring to time passed, asking about something, and expressing confusion or concern. These phrases are essential for casual conversations and social interactions.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: お邪魔しますどうぞ
| Japanese | お邪魔しますどうぞ |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Excuse me |
| English (UK) | Excuse me |
| Korean | 실례하겠습니다 |
| 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
- お邪魔しますどうぞ: A polite phrase used when entering someone’s house or space, as a form of greeting or to acknowledge that you are entering. “どうぞ” adds an invitation to make the other person feel welcome.
Example Sentence
- お邪魔しますどうぞ: “お邪魔しますどうぞ、どうぞお座りください。” (Excuse me, please make yourself comfortable.)
Expression 2: なんか久々だな
| Japanese | なんか久々だな |
|---|---|
| English (US) | It’s been a long time |
| English (UK) | It’s been a long time |
| Korean | 오랜만이네요 |
| Hindi | काफी समय बीत चुका है। |
| French | Ça fait longtemps |
| German | Es ist lange her |
| Spanish | Ha pasado mucho tiempo |
| Portuguese (BR) | Faz muito tempo |
| Italian | È passato tanto tempo |
| Dutch | Het is lang geleden |
| Vietnamese | Lâu rồi không gặp |
| Thai | นานมากแล้วนะ |
Meaning & Usage
- なんか久々だな: A casual expression used when you haven’t seen someone in a long time, indicating surprise or joy at reconnecting after a long gap.
Example Sentence
- なんか久々だな: “なんか久々だな、元気だった?” (It’s been a long time, how have you been?)
Expression 3: 何それ?
| Japanese | 何それ? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What’s that? |
| English (UK) | What’s that? |
| Korean | 그게 뭔데 |
| Hindi | यह क्या है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce que c’est ? |
| German | Was ist das? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué es eso? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que é isso? |
| Italian | Cos’è? |
| Dutch | Wat is dat? |
| Vietnamese | Cái gì vậy? |
| Thai | นั่นคืออะไร? |
Meaning & Usage
- 何それ?: This is a casual way to ask “What is that?” or “What’s that about?” It’s often used when you’re curious about something unexpected or unfamiliar.
Example Sentence
- 何それ?: “何それ？そんな話初めて聞いた!” (What’s that? I’ve never heard that before!)
Expression 4: なんでそんな
| Japanese | なんでそんな |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What’s wrong |
| English (UK) | What’s wrong |
| Korean | 왜 그런걸 |
| Hindi | क्या गलत है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce qui ne va pas ? |
| German | Was ist los? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué pasa? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que aconteceu? |
| Italian | Che succede? |
| Dutch | Wat is er aan de hand? |
| Vietnamese | Có chuyện gì vậy? |
| Thai | เกิดอะไรขึ้น? |
Meaning & Usage
- なんでそんな: A short and casual way to ask “What’s wrong?” It’s often used when you notice something is off or when you want to check if someone is okay.
Example Sentence
- なんでそんな: “なんでそんな顔してるの？元気ないの?” (What’s wrong? You don’t look well.)
Final Note
This episode introduces expressions for greeting someone upon entering, reflecting on time passed, and inquiring about situations or things that are happening. These phrases are helpful for everyday interactions and casual conversations.
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