How to Say ‘I'll go pay.’ in Japanese
払ってきますね。
haratsu te ki masu ne
[hah-RAHT teh kee mahs neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding きます to the て form of a verb means "go do this and come back": 払ってきます. Also トイレに行ってきます "I'll pop to the restroom".
Phrase Breakdown
払っ
haratsu
[hah-RAHT]
pay (stem)
Form of harau (to pay) before te.
カードで払って。
Pay by card.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
き
ki
[kee]
go and (come back)
After a te-form, kuru means doing something and returning.
買ってきます。
I'll go buy it (and come back).
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.
ね
ne
[neh]
(friendly softener)
Sentence-ending particle adding warmth or seeking agreement; in farewells it sounds friendly.
じゃあ、またね。
Well, see you.
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