How do you say "I will not be late." in Japanese?

"I will not be late." in Japanese is "遅れないようにします。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I will not be late.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "遅れないようにします。" mean in English?

"遅れないようにします。" means "I will not be late." in English. Usage tip: [〜ようにします] means "I'll make sure to..." or "I'll try to...," softer than a flat promise. You can reuse it with other goals: [忘れないようにします] = "I'll make sure not to forget."}]}```

遅れないようにします。

okure nai you ni shi masu

[oku-re nai yoh nee shee mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜ようにします] means "I'll make sure to..." or "I'll try to...," softer than a flat promise. You can reuse it with other goals: [忘れないようにします] = "I'll make sure not to forget."}]}```

Phrase Breakdown

遅れない

okure nai

not be late

The negative form of 'to be late.'

Example

遅れないでください。

Please don't be late.

Words in this phrase

遅れ

okure

[oku-re]

be late

The stem of the verb meaning to be late.

Example

面接に遅れないようにします。

I will make sure not to be late for the interview.

ない

nai

[nai]

not

A negative ending used to say something does not happen.

Example

明日は遅れないようにします。

I will make sure not to be late tomorrow.

ように

you ni

so that; in order to

Connects the goal or intention to the action.

Example

忘れないようにします。

I will make sure not to forget.

Words in this phrase

よう

you

[yoh]

so that

Used to express a goal or intention, like 'so that' or 'in order to'.

Example

遅れないように早く出ます。

I will leave early so that I am not late.

に

[nee]

to / for

A particle used in set patterns like ように to show purpose or result.

Example

遅れないように準備します。

I will prepare so that I am not late.

します

shi masu

will do

The verb 'to do,' used here to express a deliberate effort or intention.

Example

早く行くようにします。

I will try to go early.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shee]

The stem of する, used in polite expressions like します.

Example

遅れないようにしますと伝えました。

I said that I would make sure not to be late.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite present/future ending

A polite verb ending used in formal speech.

Example

明日も遅れないようにします。

I will make sure not to be late tomorrow as well.

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