How to Say ‘I'll have that.’ in Japanese
それにします。
sore ni shi masu
[soh-reh nee shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: 〜にします means "I'll go with ~" when choosing. Swap in any item: ビールにします "I'll have beer."
Phrase Breakdown
それ
sore
[soh-reh]
that
Refers to something just mentioned by the other person.
それは魅力的なお話ですね。
That sounds very appealing.
に
ni
[nee]
(marks a choice)
With suru, ni marks what you decide on or choose.
コーヒーにします。
I'll have coffee.
し
shi
[shee]
do; make
The verb stem of する, attached to 交換 to form the action 'to exchange.'
名刺を交換したいです。
I want to exchange business cards.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite present/future ending
ます makes a verb polite in present or future statements.
予約します。
I will make a reservation.
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