Explanation

I will go and come back; used when leaving a place politely

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Example Sentences

• 会議に行って参ります

  I will go to the meeting and come back.

  かいぎにいってまいります

  kaigi ni ittemairimasu

  Pronunciation

• お墓参りに行って参ります

  I will go visit the gravesite and come back.

  おはかまいりにいってまいります

  ohakamairi ni ittemairimasu

  Pronunciation

• 用事があるので、ちょっと出かけて参ります

  I have some errands to run, so I will go out for a little while and come back.

  ようじがあるので、ちょっとでかけてまいります

  youji ga aru node, chotto dekakete mairimasu

  Pronunciation

• お世話になりました。では、そろそろ失礼して行って参ります

  Thank you for your kind support. Well then, it's about time to say goodbye and leave.

  おせわになりました。では、そろそろしつれいしていってまいります

  osewaninarimashita. dewa, sorosoro shitsurei shite ittemairimasu

  Pronunciation

• 渋谷に用があるので、行って参ります

  I have some business in Shibuya, so I will go and come back.

  しぶやにようがあるので、いってまいります

  shibuya ni you ga aru node, ittemairimasu

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 'Itte mairimasu' is a polite phrase used when leaving a place and indicating the intention to come back.
• It is commonly used in formal and polite situations, such as in business settings or when visiting someone's house.
• In casual conversations, 'itte mairu' or 'ittete kimasu' can be used as a more relaxed alternative.
• Be sure to understand the appropriate contextual usage of this phrase to convey proper politeness and respect.
• Practicing this phrase along with related words and expressions will help improve overall fluency in Japanese conversation.

Related Words

• * お帰りなさいPronunciation
• * 行ってらっしゃいPronunciation
• * お出かけPronunciation
• * お見送りPronunciation
• * お参りPronunciation