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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions used when you want to get someone’s attention or ask for a favor. These phrases are polite and often used in both personal and professional contexts.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: あの
| Japanese | あの |
|---|---|
| English (US) | Hey |
| English (UK) | Hey |
| Korean | 저기요 |
| Hindi | अरे |
| French | Hé |
| German | Hey |
| Spanish | Oye |
| Portuguese (BR) | Ei |
| Italian | Ehi |
| Dutch | Hé |
| Vietnamese | Này |
| Thai | นี่ |
Meaning & Usage
- あの: A casual way of getting someone’s attention, similar to saying “hey” or “excuse me” in English. It’s commonly used to begin a request or when you need to talk to someone.
Example Sentence
- あの: “あの、ちょっとお願いがあるんです。” (Hey, I have a small favor to ask.)
Expression 2: 一つお願いがあるんです
| Japanese | 一つお願いがあるんです |
|---|---|
| English (US) | I have a favor to ask of you |
| English (UK) | I have a favor to ask of you |
| Korean | 한 가지 부탁이 있습니다 |
| Hindi | एकお願い है |
| French | J’ai une faveur à vous demander |
| German | Ich habe einen Gefallen zu bitten |
| Spanish | Tengo un favor que pedir |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tenho um favor para pedir |
| Italian | Ho una richiesta da fare |
| Dutch | Ik heb een verzoek |
| Vietnamese | Tôi có một yêu cầu |
| Thai | ฉันมีคำขอหนึ่งข้อ |
Meaning & Usage
- 一つお願いがあるんです: A polite way to say that you have a favor or request to make. It’s often used when you want to ask for something in a respectful manner.
Example Sentence
- 一つお願いがあるんです: “一つお願いがあるんです、少し手伝ってもらえますか?” (I have a favor to ask, could you help me out a little?)
Final Note
This episode introduces polite expressions used to ask for favors and get someone’s attention. Mastering these phrases will allow you to make requests and initiate conversations more naturally in Japanese.
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