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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions that are used to express curiosity, surprise, or affirmation. These are everyday expressions that are commonly used in conversations to ask about situations, give compliments, or acknowledge something.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: どうしたの
| Japanese | どうしたの |
|---|---|
| English (US) | What’s the matter |
| English (UK) | What’s the matter |
| Korean | 왜 그러니? |
| Hindi | क्या बात है? |
| French | Qu’est-ce qui se passe ? |
| 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
- どうしたの: A casual way of asking someone what’s wrong or what happened. It is commonly used when you notice that something is out of place or when someone seems upset.
Example Sentence
- どうしたの: “どうしたの？顔色が悪いよ。” (What’s the matter? You look pale.)
Expression 2: すごい本当に100点
| Japanese | すごい本当に100点 |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Wow, is it really 100 points? |
| English (UK) | Wow, is it really 100 points? |
| Korean | 대박, 진짜 100점? |
| Hindi | वाह, यह वास्तव में 100 अंक है? |
| French | Waouh, c’est vraiment 100 points ? |
| German | Wow, ist es wirklich 100 Punkte? |
| Spanish | ¡Guau, realmente 100 puntos? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Uau, realmente 100 pontos? |
| Italian | Wow, davvero 100 punti? |
| Dutch | Wauw, is het echt 100 punten? |
| Vietnamese | Wow, thật sự là 100 điểm sao? |
| Thai | ว้าว, จริงๆ 100 คะแนนเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
- すごい本当に100点: An expression of surprise or admiration, typically used when someone achieves a perfect score or does something impressive.
Example Sentence
- すごい本当に100点: “すごい本当に100点！よく頑張ったね！” (Wow, is it really 100 points? Great job!)
Expression 3: 約束?
| Japanese | 約束? |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Promise?? |
| English (UK) | Promise?? |
| Korean | 약속?? |
| Hindi | वादा? |
| French | Promesse ? |
| German | Versprechen? |
| Spanish | ¿Promesa? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Promessa? |
| Italian | Promessa? |
| Dutch | Belofte? |
| Vietnamese | Lời hứa? |
| Thai | สัญญา? |
Meaning & Usage
- 約束?: A casual way to confirm or ask if something is a promise. It is commonly used when you want to ensure that an agreement or commitment is being made.
Example Sentence
- 約束?: “約束? 本当にそれを守ってくれる?” (Promise? Will you really keep that?)
Expression 4: うんわかった
| Japanese | うんわかった |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Yeah, I got it |
| English (UK) | Yeah, I got it |
| Korean | 응, 알았어 |
| Hindi | हाँ, मैंने इसे समझ लिया है। |
| French | Oui, j’ai compris |
| German | Ja, ich habe es verstanden |
| Spanish | Sí, lo entendí |
| Portuguese (BR) | Sim, eu entendi |
| Italian | Sì, ho capito |
| Dutch | Ja, ik begrijp het |
| Vietnamese | Vâng, tôi hiểu rồi |
| Thai | ใช่, ฉันเข้าใจแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- うんわかった: A casual way to acknowledge that you understand something or that you’ve received a message. It is often used in informal conversations.
Example Sentence
- うんわかった: “うんわかった、すぐに準備するね。” (Yeah, I got it, I’ll prepare it right away.)
Final Note
This episode introduces expressions that convey curiosity, admiration, confirmation, and understanding. These are essential phrases for expressing surprise, agreement, and acknowledgment in daily conversations.
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