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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode revolves around common family or home-life expressions, especially useful when returning home, commenting on the weather, and preparing meals. These lines help learners absorb polite conversational rhythm and day-to-day vocabulary in Japanese.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression: ほらほら
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ほらほら |
| English (US) | Look, look |
| English (UK) | Look, look |
| Korean | 자, 자 |
| Spanish | Mira, mira |
| German | Schau mal, schau |
| French | Regarde, regarde |
| Portuguese (BR) | Olha, olha |
| Hindi | देखो, देखो |
| Indonesian | Lihat, lihat |
| Vietnamese | Nhìn kìa, nhìn kìa |
| Thai | ดูสิ ดูสิ |
Meaning & Usage
A casual expression used to get someone’s attention in a playful or urging tone, often in daily interactions at home or between friends.
Example Sentence
ほらほら、忘れ物しないようにね。
Look, look—don’t forget anything, okay?
Expression: もう暑かったでしょ?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | もう暑かったでしょ? |
| English (US) | It was already hot, right? |
| English (UK) | It was already hot, wasn’t it? |
| Korean | 더웠지, 그렇지? |
| Spanish | ¿Ya hacía calor, verdad? |
| German | Es war doch schon heiß, oder? |
| French | Il faisait déjà chaud, non ? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Já estava quente, né? |
| Hindi | पहले से ही गर्म था, है ना? |
| Indonesian | Sudah panas, kan? |
| Vietnamese | Trời đã nóng rồi phải không? |
| Thai | ร้อนแล้วใช่ไหม? |
Meaning & Usage
A casual sentence used when confirming the other person’s experience or to show empathy, especially with weather or temperature.
Example Sentence
外にいたの？もう暑かったでしょ？
Were you outside? It was already hot, right?
Expression: もうそろそろディナーの準備しないとだから
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | もうそろそろディナーの準備しないとだから |
| English (US) | I have to get ready for dinner soon |
| English (UK) | I should start getting dinner ready soon |
| Korean | 이제 슬슬 저녁 준비해야 되니까 |
| Spanish | Ya casi tengo que preparar la cena |
| German | Ich muss bald mit dem Abendessen anfangen |
| French | Je dois bientôt préparer le dîner |
| Portuguese (BR) | Já tenho que preparar o jantar |
| Hindi | मुझे जल्द ही डिनर के लिए तैयार होना होगा |
| Indonesian | Aku harus mulai siapkan makan malam |
| Vietnamese | Mình phải chuẩn bị bữa tối rồi |
| Thai | ใกล้ถึงเวลาต้องเตรียมอาหารเย็นแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
Used to indicate that it’s time to start preparing a meal, often spoken casually within family or shared living situations.
Example Sentence
そろそろディナーの準備しないと家族がお腹空いちゃうね。
I should start dinner soon or the family will get hungry.
Expression: ちょっと行っちゃうね
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ちょっと行っちゃうね |
| English (US) | I’ll go for a bit |
| English (UK) | I’ll step out for a bit |
| Korean | 다녀올게 |
| Spanish | Salgo un momento |
| German | Ich geh kurz weg |
| French | Je m’absente un instant |
| Portuguese (BR) | Vou sair um pouco |
| Hindi | मैं थोड़ी देर के लिए जाऊंगा |
| Indonesian | Aku pergi sebentar ya |
| Vietnamese | Mình ra ngoài một lát nhé |
| Thai | เดี๋ยวไปแป๊บนึงนะ |
Meaning & Usage
A very casual and warm phrase to say “I’ll be right back” or “I’m heading out briefly.” Common in home situations.
Example Sentence
スーパーにちょっと行っちゃうね。
I’ll go to the store real quick.
Expression: ただいまー
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ただいまー |
| English (US) | I’m home~ |
| English (UK) | I’m back~ |
| Korean | 다녀왔습니다 |
| Spanish | Ya estoy en casa~ |
| German | Ich bin zu Hause~ |
| French | Je suis rentré(e)~ |
| Portuguese (BR) | Cheguei em casa~ |
| Hindi | मैं घर हूँ ~ |
| Indonesian | Aku pulang~ |
| Vietnamese | Về rồi đây~ |
| Thai | กลับมาแล้ว~ |
Meaning & Usage
This is a warm expression used when returning home. Often followed by a family member replying “おかえり.”
Example Sentence
ただいまー、今日はちょっと遅くなった。
I’m home—sorry I’m a bit late today.
Final Note
This episode includes many useful and natural expressions for everyday life, particularly within the home or family setting. These sentences are commonly used in casual conversations and are great for learners aiming to sound more natural and fluent in Japanese. Listening to these phrases repeatedly will help reinforce intonation, rhythm, and real usage in native contexts.
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