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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features everyday greetings and common conversational phrases. These short yet impactful expressions are essential for building natural Japanese communication skills, especially for interactions at home or with close friends and family.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression: おはよう
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おはよう |
| English (US) | Good morning |
| English (UK) | Morning |
| Korean | 좋은 아침 |
| Spanish | Buenos días |
| German | Guten Morgen |
| French | Bonjour |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bom dia |
| Hindi | गुड मॉर्निंग |
| Indonesian | Selamat pagi |
| Vietnamese | Chào buổi sáng |
| Thai | สวัสดีตอนเช้า |
Meaning & Usage
This is a common greeting used in the morning. Among friends or close people, it is used in a casual tone without “ございます”.
Example Sentence
おはよう、今日は早いね！
Good morning, you’re up early today!
Expression: はい、ご飯食べて
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | はい、ご飯食べて |
| English (US) | Okay, eat your meal |
| English (UK) | Alright, have your meal |
| Korean | 자 맛있게 먹자 |
| Spanish | Vale, come tu comida |
| German | Okay, iss dein Essen |
| French | D’accord, mange ton repas |
| Portuguese (BR) | Tá bom, coma sua refeição |
| Hindi | ठीक है, अपना भोजन खाएं। |
| Indonesian | Baik, makan ya |
| Vietnamese | Rồi, ăn cơm đi |
| Thai | โอเค กินข้าวได้เลย |
Meaning & Usage
Used casually, usually by a parent or caregiver, encouraging someone (especially a child) to start eating.
Example Sentence
はい、ご飯食べて。冷めちゃうよ。
Okay, eat your meal. It’ll get cold.
Expression: どうしたの?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | どうしたの? |
| English (US) | What’s the matter? |
| English (UK) | What’s wrong? |
| Korean | 무슨 일이야? |
| Spanish | ¿Qué pasa? |
| German | Was ist los? |
| French | Qu’est-ce qu’il y a ? |
| Portuguese (BR) | O que houve? |
| Hindi | क्या बात है? |
| Indonesian | Kenapa? |
| Vietnamese | Có chuyện gì vậy? |
| Thai | เป็นอะไรหรือเปล่า? |
Meaning & Usage
A soft and natural way to ask someone if something’s wrong or bothering them. Often used with a concerned tone.
Example Sentence
元気ないけど、どうしたの？
You don’t look well. What’s the matter?
Expression: おかえり
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おかえり |
| English (US) | Welcome back |
| English (UK) | Welcome home |
| Korean | 왔니 |
| Spanish | Bienvenido de nuevo |
| German | Willkommen zurück |
| French | Bon retour |
| Portuguese (BR) | Bem-vindo de volta |
| Hindi | वापस आपका स्वागत है |
| Indonesian | Selamat datang kembali |
| Vietnamese | Chào mừng trở lại |
| Thai | ยินดีต้อนรับกลับบ้าน |
Meaning & Usage
A warm expression used when someone returns home. A common family greeting.
Example Sentence
おかえり！今日はどうだった？
Welcome back! How was your day?
Final Note
This lesson focused on simple yet meaningful expressions used in daily Japanese life. Phrases like these are short, easy to remember, and highly practical. Practice them often by repeating out loud, and you’ll find yourself speaking Japanese more naturally in no time.
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