Studying Japanese Ep.874

Practice real Japanese by immersing yourself in drama-based conversations
Listening repeatedly to authentic phrases helps improve your pronunciation and understanding.
Repetition builds confidence — and it’s fun too!

Subtitles are available in 11 different languages
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Key Expressions and Meanings

This episode introduces expressions related to asking about speed or amount, which are useful in both casual and professional settings. These phrases are commonly used when discussing pace or quantity.


Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)

Expression 1: 早いですかね?

Japanese早いですかね?
English (US)Is it fast?
English (UK)Is it fast?
Korean빠를까요?
Hindiक्या यह तेज है?
FrenchEst-ce rapide ?
GermanIst es schnell?
Spanish¿Es rápido?
Portuguese (BR)É rápido?
ItalianÈ veloce?
DutchIs het snel?
VietnameseCó nhanh không?
Thaiมันเร็วไหม?

Meaning & Usage

  • 早いですかね?: A polite way of asking if something is fast. This phrase can be used when questioning whether something is happening too quickly or if something can be done faster.

Example Sentence

  • 早いですかね?: “もう行くの? 早いですかね?” (Are you leaving already? Is it fast?)

Expression 2: これくらいの?

Japaneseこれくらいの?
English (US)This much?
English (UK)This much?
Korean이 정도는?
Hindiइतना?
FrenchCela suffit ?
GermanSo viel?
Spanish¿Esto?
Portuguese (BR)Isso?
ItalianQuesto?
DutchDit?
VietnameseCái này?
Thaiขนาดนี้?

Meaning & Usage

  • これくらいの?: This expression is used to ask if a certain amount or level is appropriate. It can be used when showing or pointing to something and asking if it’s the right size, amount, or degree.

Example Sentence

  • これくらいの?: “これくらいの大きさでいい?” (Is this much okay?)

Final Note

This episode covers useful expressions for discussing speed and quantity. Mastering these phrases will help you engage in natural conversations where you need to assess or question how fast something is or how much of something is needed.