How to Say ‘I'll stop it and wait for you, so take your time.’ in Japanese
止めてお待ちしてますので、ごゆっくりどうぞ。
tome te o machi shi te masu no de go yukkuri douzo
[toh-meh te oh machi shee te mahs noh deh goh yook-koo-ree doh-zoh]
Phrase Breakdown
止めて
tome te
stopping (it)
Pronounced 'tomete'. Here it refers to stopping the meter.
メーターを止めて。
Stop the meter.
Words in this phrase
止め
tome
[toh-meh]
stop
From 止める, meaning to stop something, such as the taxi.
ここで止めてください。
Please stop here.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
お待ちしてますので、
o machi shi te masu no de
I'll be waiting, so
Pronounced 'omachi shitemasu node'. This is humble, polite speech. Pause briefly at the comma.
外でお待ちしてますので、どうぞ。
I'll wait outside, so go ahead.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
お adds politeness to certain words and expressions.
チケットを二枚お願いします。
Two tickets, please.
待ち
machi
[machi]
wait
Remain in expectation or anticipation for something.
待っています。
I am waiting.
し
shi
[shee]
do
し is the stem of する, meaning to do.
予約しします。
I do the reservation.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
の
no
[noh]
(explanatory nominalizer)
Part of ので, giving a reason.
遅れるので先に行ってください。
I'll be late, so please go ahead.
で
de
[deh]
so; because (part of node)
With の forms ので, meaning because.
暑いので窓を開けます。
It's hot, so I'll open the window.
ごゆっくりどうぞ。
go yukkuri douzo
take your time.
Pronounced 'go yukkuri dōzo'. It's polite and warm.
ごゆっくりどうぞ。
Please take your time.
Words in this phrase
ご
go
[goh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix added to some nouns to make them more respectful or formal.
ご相談の前にお名前をお願いします。
Before the consultation, may I have your name, please?
ゆっくり
yukkuri
[yook-koo-ree]
slowly; leisurely
Describes doing something at a slow or relaxed pace.
ゆっくり話してください。
Please speak slowly.
どうぞ
douzo
[doh-zoh]
please; go ahead
Used to invite someone to do something, such as sit down or proceed.
空いている席なら、どうぞとやさしく言えます。
If the seat is free, you can gently say, “Please, go ahead.”
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