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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode features emotional expressions related to surprise, disappointment, and seeking answers. These conversational lines are essential for developing natural, reactive dialogue in everyday settings, such as relationships, work, or friendships.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: すいません
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | すいません |
| English (US) | Excuse me |
| English (UK) | Sorry / Excuse me |
| Korean | 저기 |
| French | Excusez-moi |
| German | Entschuldigung |
| Spanish | Disculpe |
| Portuguese (BR) | Com licença |
| Hindi | माफ़ कीजिए |
| Indonesian | Permisi |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi |
| Thai | ขอโทษครับ/ค่ะ |
Meaning & Usage
A versatile phrase used to apologize, call attention, or ask for something. Depending on context and tone, it can express both regret and politeness.
Example Sentence
すいません、道を教えていただけますか？
Excuse me, could you tell me the way?
Expression 2: 長めって..?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 長めって..? |
| English (US) | Longer…? |
| English (UK) | Longer, you say…? |
| Korean | 길게라니..? |
| French | Plus long…? |
| German | Länger…? |
| Spanish | ¿Más largo…? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Mais longo…? |
| Hindi | लंबे समय तक…? |
| Indonesian | Lebih lama…? |
| Vietnamese | Dài hơn à…? |
| Thai | นานกว่านั้นเหรอ…? |
Meaning & Usage
This phrase reflects surprise or uncertainty about duration. The ellipsis shows hesitation or confusion, commonly used in informal reactions.
Example Sentence
えっ、長めってどういう意味？
Wait, what do you mean by “longer”?
Expression 3: なんで私に言わないで
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | なんで私に言わないで |
| English (US) | Why didn’t you tell me |
| English (UK) | Why didn’t you say it to me |
| Korean | 왜 나한테 말도 안 하고 |
| French | Pourquoi tu ne m’as rien dit ? |
| German | Warum hast du es mir nicht gesagt? |
| Spanish | ¿Por qué no me lo dijiste? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Por que não me contou? |
| Hindi | तुमने मुझे क्यों नहीं बताया? |
| Indonesian | Kenapa kamu nggak bilang ke aku? |
| Vietnamese | Sao bạn không nói với mình? |
| Thai | ทำไมไม่บอกเราล่ะ? |
Meaning & Usage
Used when confronting someone about not sharing important information. Emotionally charged and often said with frustration or sadness.
Example Sentence
なんで私に言わないで、ずっと黙ってたの？
Why didn’t you tell me and kept it a secret?
Expression 4: 1か月も出張に行っちゃったんですか
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 1か月も出張に行っちゃったんですか |
| English (US) | You went on a business trip for a whole month? |
| English (UK) | You were away on business for a whole month? |
| Korean | 한 달이나 출장을 가버린 거예요? |
| French | Vous êtes parti en voyage d’affaires pendant un mois ? |
| German | Du warst einen ganzen Monat auf Geschäftsreise? |
| Spanish | ¿Te fuiste de viaje de negocios por un mes entero? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Você ficou um mês inteiro em viagem de negócios? |
| Hindi | तुम एक पूरे महीने के लिए व्यापार यात्रा पर गए? |
| Indonesian | Kamu pergi dinas selama sebulan penuh? |
| Vietnamese | Bạn đã đi công tác tận một tháng sao? |
| Thai | คุณไปทำงานนอกสถานที่ตั้งหนึ่งเดือนเลยเหรอ? |
Meaning & Usage
Expresses disbelief or surprise over someone’s long absence. Often used in a mix of inquiry and mild reproach.
Example Sentence
えっ、1か月も出張に行っちゃったんですか？
Wait, you were gone on business for an entire month?
Final Note
These expressions add emotional depth and realism to your spoken Japanese. By learning how to react naturally in conversations—whether you’re surprised, confused, or hurt—you’ll sound more fluent and expressive in everyday interactions.
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