How do you say "I'll make sure we arrive on time." in Japanese?

"I'll make sure we arrive on time." in Japanese is "ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I'll make sure we arrive on time.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。" mean in English?

"ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。" means "I'll make sure we arrive on time." in English. Usage tip: [間に合うように行きます] literally means "I'll go in a way that lets us make it on time," which is a very natural Japanese way to express "I'll make sure we arrive on time." This pattern is useful with many verbs: [遅れないように行きます] "I'll go so I'm not late."

ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。

chanto maniau you ni iki masu ne

[chan-toh mah-nee-ah-oo yoh-oh nee ee-kee mahss neh]

💬 Usage Tip: [間に合うように行きます] literally means "I'll go in a way that lets us make it on time," which is a very natural Japanese way to express "I'll make sure we arrive on time." This pattern is useful with many verbs: [遅れないように行きます] "I'll go so I'm not late."

Phrase Breakdown

ちゃんと

chanto

[chan-toh]

properly; correctly; on time

An adverb meaning to do something properly, reliably, or as expected. Here it suggests going in a way that ensures timing.

Example

ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。

I'll go in a way that makes sure we arrive on time.

間に合う

maniau

[mah-nee-ah-oo]

make it in time; be on time

A verb meaning to arrive or finish before a deadline or scheduled time.

Example

このままなら間に合うと思います。

At this rate, I think we'll make it on time.

ように

you ni

so that; in order to

Used to express purpose or desired result.

Example

忘れないようにメモします。

I'll make a note so I don't forget.

Words in this phrase

よう

you

[yoh-oh]

so that; in such a way

Used to show purpose or desired outcome, as in making sure something happens.

Example

間に合うように近い道を使ってください。

Please use a shorter road so that we can make it on time.

に

[nee]

for; in order to; toward

A particle used here with よう to form ように, meaning 'so that' or 'in order to.'

Example

ちゃんと間に合うように急いでください。

Please hurry so that we can properly make it on time.

行きますね

iki masu ne

I’ll go; I’ll head there

Polite future/intention expression with a friendly nuance from ね.

Example

すぐ行きますね。

I'll go right away.

Words in this phrase

行き

iki

[ee-kee]

go; proceed

The verb stem of 行きます. In this sentence, it means proceeding in a certain way or along a route.

Example

早い道で行きましょう。

Let's go by the faster road.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending attached to verbs, often used by drivers speaking respectfully to passengers.

Example

すぐ向かいますので、お待ちください。

We will head there right away, so please wait.

ね

[neh]

right?; okay?; you know

A soft sentence-ending particle used to confirm or reassure the listener.

Example

ちゃんと間に合うように行きますね。

I'll make sure we go so that we arrive on time, okay?

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