Expressing Disappointment: ___のに。: Japanese speaking phrase
——-Today’s Phrase——-
Expressing Disappointment When Expectations Are Not Met：
A: 雨(あめ)だから、海(うみ)に行(い)けないね。
B: えー、＿＿＿＿＿のに。
A: It’s raining, so we can’t go to the beach.
B: Ah, that’s disappointing…
How would you describe the following disappointment in のに in Japanese?
1. I was really looking forward to it…
2. I bought a new swimsuit…
3. I took a day off.
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1. 楽(たの)しみにしてた
→楽しみにしてたのに。
I was really looking forward to it…
2. 新(あたら)しい水着(みずぎ)を買(か)った
→新しい水着を買ったのに。
I bought a new swimsuit…
3. 有給(ゆうきゅう)とった
→有給とったのに。
I took a day off.
有給 (有給休暇) is the Japanese term for ‘paid leave’ or ‘paid vacation’, where employees can take time off work while still receiving their salary.
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