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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions used for greetings, encouraging actions, and pausing something temporarily. These are common phrases that can be used in both casual and polite conversations.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: はじめまして
| Japanese | はじめまして |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Nice to meet you |
| English (UK) | Nice to meet you |
| Korean | 처음 뵙겠습니다 |
| Hindi | आपसे मिलकर अच्छा लगा। |
| French | Enchanté |
| German | Freut mich |
| Spanish | Mucho gusto |
| Portuguese (BR) | Prazer em conhecê-lo |
| Italian | Piacere di conoscerti |
| Dutch | Aangenaam |
| Vietnamese | Rất vui được gặp bạn |
| Thai | ยินดีที่ได้พบคุณ |
Meaning & Usage
- はじめまして: A polite way to say “Nice to meet you” when meeting someone for the first time. It is a common greeting used in introductions.
Example Sentence
- はじめまして: “はじめまして、私は田中です。” (Nice to meet you, I’m Tanaka.)
Expression 2: 行こう行こう
| Japanese | 行こう行こう |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Let’s go |
| English (UK) | Let’s go |
| Korean | 가자 가자 |
| Hindi | चलो चलते हैं। |
| French | Allons-y |
| German | Lass uns gehen |
| Spanish | Vamos |
| Portuguese (BR) | Vamos |
| Italian | Andiamo |
| Dutch | Laten we gaan |
| Vietnamese | Đi nào |
| Thai | ไปกันเถอะ |
Meaning & Usage
- 行こう行こう: A casual way of saying “Let’s go,” used to encourage someone to move or start going somewhere. It’s often used when you’re ready to take action and want to motivate others.
Example Sentence
- 行こう行こう: “行こう行こう、遅れるよ！” (Let’s go, let’s go, we’re going to be late!)
Expression 3: でも待って
| Japanese | でも待って |
|---|---|
| English (US) | But wait |
| English (UK) | But wait |
| Korean | 잠깐 기다려봐 |
| Hindi | लेकिन इंतजार कीजिए। |
| French | Mais attends |
| German | Aber warte |
| Spanish | Pero espera |
| Portuguese (BR) | Mas espera |
| Italian | Ma aspetta |
| Dutch | Maar wacht |
| Vietnamese | Nhưng đợi một chút |
| Thai | แต่รอก่อนนะ |
Meaning & Usage
- でも待って: This phrase is used to ask someone to wait or pause for a moment, often when you need to delay or reconsider something.
Example Sentence
- でも待って: “でも待って、ちょっと忘れ物をした。” (But wait, I forgot something.)
Final Note
This episode introduces essential expressions used for greetings, encouraging actions, and asking for a pause. These phrases are useful in a variety of situations, whether you’re starting something new, motivating others, or needing a quick break.
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