Studying Japanese Ep.836

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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces phrases used to express readiness and acknowledge wasteful actions or time. These expressions are essential for discussing preparation and the value of actions in daily life.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: 準備万端です

Japanese準備万端です
English (US)Everything’s ready
English (UK)Everything’s ready
Korean모든 준비가 됬네요
Hindiसब कुछ तैयार है।
FrenchTout est prêt
GermanAlles ist bereit
SpanishTodo está listo
Portuguese (BR)Tudo está pronto
ItalianTutto è pronto
DutchAlles is klaar
VietnameseMọi thứ đã sẵn sàng
Thaiทุกอย่างพร้อมแล้ว

Meaning & Usage

  • 準備万端です: This phrase means “everything is ready” or “all preparations are complete.” It’s used to express that everything has been set up and is ready to go.

Example Sentence

  • 準備万端です: “準備万端です、開始しても大丈夫です。” (Everything’s ready; we can start now.)

Expression 2: そうですねもったいない

Japaneseそうですねもったいない
English (US)That’s right, it’s a waste
English (UK)That’s right, it’s a waste
Korean맞아요 그건 시간낭비에요
Hindiसही है, यह एक बेकार है
FrenchC’est vrai, c’est du gaspillage
GermanDas ist wahr, es ist Verschwendung
SpanishEs cierto, es una pérdida
Portuguese (BR)É verdade, é um desperdício
ItalianÈ vero, è uno spreco
DutchDat klopt, het is zonde
VietnameseĐúng vậy, thật là lãng phí
Thaiใช่แล้วมันเป็นการเสียเวลา

Meaning & Usage

  • そうですねもったいない: This expression is used to agree with someone and emphasize that something is a waste or not worth it. It’s often used when something valuable or important is being wasted or not used properly.

Example Sentence

  • そうですねもったいない: “そうですねもったいない、もう少し考えた方が良かったかも。” (That’s right, it’s a waste. Maybe we should have thought it through a bit more.)

Final Note

This episode introduces useful expressions for discussing preparedness and acknowledging waste. These phrases are practical for both social and professional conversations where you express readiness or concern about inefficiency.