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Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces expressions commonly used in polite and social settings, such as asking permission, referring to a recent event, and excusing oneself from a situation.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression 1: お隣よろしいですか?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | お隣よろしいですか? |
| English (US) | Do you mind if I sit here? |
| English (UK) | Do you mind if I sit here? |
| Korean | 옆에 앉아도 될까요? |
| French | Puis-je m’asseoir ici ? |
| German | Kann ich mich hier hinsetzen? |
| Spanish | ¿Puedo sentarme aquí? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Posso sentar aqui? |
| Hindi | क्या मैं यहाँ बैठ सकता हूँ? |
| Indonesian | Boleh saya duduk di sini? |
| Vietnamese | Tôi có thể ngồi đây không? |
| Thai | ฉันนั่งตรงนี้ได้ไหม? |
Expression 2: 先日…?
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 先日…? |
| English (US) | The other day…? |
| English (UK) | The other day…? |
| Korean | 며칠 전에…? |
| French | L’autre jour… ? |
| German | Neulich…? |
| Spanish | ¿El otro día…? |
| Portuguese (BR) | Outro dia…? |
| Hindi | कुछ दिन पहले…? |
| Indonesian | Belum lama ini…? |
| Vietnamese | Mấy hôm trước…? |
| Thai | เมื่อวันก่อน…? |
Expression 3: お邪魔しました
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | お邪魔しました |
| English (US) | Sorry, I’ve got to go |
| English (UK) | Sorry, I’ve got to go |
| Korean | 죄송해요, 나 먼저 가볼게요 |
| French | Désolé, je dois y aller |
| German | Entschuldigung, ich muss gehen |
| Spanish | Lo siento, me tengo que ir |
| Portuguese (BR) | Desculpa, preciso ir |
| Hindi | माफ़ कीजिए, मुझे जाना होगा |
| Indonesian | Maaf, saya harus pergi |
| Vietnamese | Xin lỗi, tôi phải đi rồi |
| Thai | ขอโทษนะ ฉันต้องไปแล้ว |
Meaning & Usage
- お隣よろしいですか? is a polite way to ask someone if it’s okay to sit beside them.
- 先日…? is used to bring up something that happened a few days ago in conversation.
- お邪魔しました is a polite phrase used when leaving someone’s space, showing respect and gratitude.
Example Sentence
A: お隣よろしいですか？
B: どうぞどうぞ！
A: Do you mind if I sit here?
B: Go ahead!
Final Note
These expressions help you navigate polite conversation smoothly in Japanese. Practice using them in appropriate situations to sound more natural and respectful!
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