Studying Japanese Ep.832

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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions used to show appreciation for someone’s hard work and to express thoughts about the past. These phrases are essential for both formal and casual situations in which acknowledgment and reflection are necessary.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: お疲れ様です

Japaneseお疲れ様です
English (US)Thank you for your hard work
English (UK)Thank you for your hard work
Korean수고하셨습니다
Hindiमेहनत के लिए शुक्रिया
FrenchMerci pour votre travail
GermanDanke für deine harte Arbeit
SpanishGracias por tu esfuerzo
Portuguese (BR)Obrigado pelo seu trabalho
ItalianGrazie per il tuo lavoro
DutchDank je wel voor je harde werk
VietnameseCảm ơn vì công sức của bạn
Thaiขอบคุณสำหรับความพยายามของคุณ

Meaning & Usage

  • お疲れ様です: This phrase is commonly used in the workplace or in any professional environment to express appreciation for someone’s effort or hard work. It’s similar to saying “thank you for your hard work.”

Example Sentence

  • お疲れ様です: “今日も一日、お疲れ様です。” (Thank you for your hard work today.)

Expression 2: 過去って思ってないのにな

Japanese過去って思ってないのにな
English (US)I don’t think it’s the past
English (UK)I don’t think it’s the past
Korean과거라고 생각하지 않는데 말이야
Hindiमुझे नहीं लगता कि यह अतीत है
FrenchJe ne pense pas que c’est le passé
GermanIch denke nicht, dass es die Vergangenheit ist
SpanishNo creo que sea el pasado
Portuguese (BR)Eu não acho que seja o passado
ItalianNon penso che sia il passato
DutchIk denk niet dat het het verleden is
VietnameseTôi không nghĩ đây là quá khứ
Thaiฉันไม่คิดว่านี่คืออดีต

Meaning & Usage

  • 過去って思ってないのにな: This phrase is used to indicate that something is not considered as part of the past. It expresses the speaker’s thoughts on an event or situation that is still relevant or ongoing.

Example Sentence

  • 過去って思ってないのにな: “過去って思ってないのにな、何でまだ気にするの?” (I don’t think it’s the past, so why are you still worried about it?)

Final Note

This episode introduces expressions for showing gratitude for hard work and reflecting on events that may or may not be considered part of the past. These phrases are essential in both professional and personal conversations.