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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions used for expressing surprise, asking about the reason for being fired, inquiring about future outcomes, and seeking confirmation. These are important phrases for navigating workplace situations and handling emotional moments.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: そんな
| Japanese | そんな |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Oh, my God |
| English (UK) | Oh, my God |
| Korean | 세상에나 |
| Hindi | ओह, मेरे भगवान |
| French | Oh mon Dieu |
| German | Oh mein Gott |
| Spanish | ¡Dios mío! |
| Portuguese (BR) | Ai meu Deus! |
| Italian | Oh mio Dio! |
| Dutch | Oh mijn God |
| Vietnamese | Trời ơi |
| Thai | พระเจ้า |
Meaning & Usage
- そんな: An expression used to show surprise or shock, often used in informal situations. It is similar to saying “Oh, my God” in English.
Example Sentence
- そんな: “そんなこと信じられない！” (Oh, my God, I can’t believe that!)
Expression 2: どうしてクビなんですか?
| Japanese | どうしてクビなんですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Why are you getting fired? |
| English (UK) | Why are you getting fired? |
| Korean | 왜 해고 되는건가요? |
| Hindi | क्यों निकाली जा रही है? |
| French | Pourquoi êtes-vous renvoyé ? |
| German | Warum wirst du gefeuert? |
| Spanish | ¿Por qué te están despidiendo? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por que você está sendo demitido? |
| Italian | Perché ti stanno licenziando? |
| Dutch | Waarom word je ontslagen? |
| Vietnamese | Tại sao bạn bị sa thải? |
| Thai | ทำไมคุณถึงถูกไล่ออก? |
Meaning & Usage
- どうしてクビなんですか?: This phrase is used to ask why someone is being fired, expressing concern or confusion about the situation.
Example Sentence
- どうしてクビなんですか?: “どうしてクビなんですか？何か問題があったんですか？” (Why are you getting fired? Was there an issue?)
Expression 3: いい方向に向かいそうですか?
| Japanese | いい方向に向かいそうですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Do you think you’ll go in the right direction? |
| English (UK) | Do you think you’ll go in the right direction? |
| Korean | 좋은 방향으로 갈 것 같습니까? |
| Hindi | क्या आपको लगता है कि आप सही दिशा में जाएंगे? |
| French | Pensez-vous que vous allez dans la bonne direction ? |
| German | Glaubst du, dass es in die richtige Richtung geht? |
| Spanish | ¿Crees que vas en la dirección correcta? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você acha que vai na direção certa? |
| Italian | Pensi che andrai nella direzione giusta? |
| Dutch | Denk je dat je de juiste richting op gaat? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn có nghĩ rằng bạn sẽ đi đúng hướng không? |
| Thai | คุณคิดว่าคุณจะไปในทิศทางที่ถูกต้องไหม? |
Meaning & Usage
- いい方向に向かいそうですか?: This phrase is used to ask if someone thinks a situation will improve or go in the right direction.
Example Sentence
- いい方向に向かいそうですか?: “会社の未来はいい方向に向かいそうですか?” (Do you think the company’s future will go in the right direction?)
Expression 4: 本当ですか?
| Japanese | 本当ですか? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Really? |
| English (UK) | Really? |
| Korean | 정말입니까? |
| Hindi | सच में? |
| French | Vraiment ? |
| German | Wirklich? |
| Spanish | ¿De verdad? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sério? |
| Italian | Davvero? |
| Dutch | Echt? |
| Vietnamese | Thật sao? |
| Thai | จริงเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- 本当ですか?: A common phrase used to confirm if something is true, often said when expressing disbelief or surprise.
Example Sentence
- 本当ですか?: “本当ですか？それはすごいですね！” (Really? That’s amazing!)
Final Note
This episode introduces phrases that express surprise, ask about job-related issues, and inquire about future outcomes. These expressions are helpful in both professional and casual conversations.
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