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Key Expressions and Meanings
In this episode, you’ll learn simple greetings and attention-getting expressions used in casual and polite conversation. These are essential building blocks for everyday communication in Japanese.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: ねえ
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ねえ |
| English (US) | Hey |
| English (UK) | Hey |
| Korean | 있잖아요 |
| Spanish | Oye |
| German | Hey |
| French | Hé |
| Portuguese (BR) | Ei |
| Hindi | अरे |
| Indonesian | Hei |
| Vietnamese | Này |
| Thai | เฮ้ |
Meaning & Usage
“ねえ” is often used to call someone’s attention gently — like “Hey” or “You know…” It’s common in casual speech between friends or when trying to start a conversation.
Example Sentence
ねえ、ちょっと聞いてもいい？
Hey, can I ask you something?
Expression 2: おはようございます
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おはようございます |
| English (US) | Good morning |
| English (UK) | Good morning |
| Korean | 좋은 아침입니다 |
| 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 the standard polite greeting in the morning, typically used until around 11 a.m. It’s common in both formal and informal situations, with “おはよう” being a shorter, more casual version.
Example Sentence
おはようございます。今日はいい天気ですね。
Good morning. The weather is nice today, isn’t it?
Final Note
This lesson focuses on fundamental conversational phrases to help you sound natural from the very start. Whether you’re greeting someone in the morning or getting their attention, these expressions are essential to daily Japanese interactions. Listen, repeat, and try using them aloud!
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