How to Say ‘It's the last train, so I'll head off now.’ in Japanese
終電なので、そろそろ失礼しますね。
shuuden na no de sorosoro shitsurei shi masu ne
[shoo-den nah noh deh soh-roh-SOH-roh sheet-soo-RAY shee mahs ne]
Phrase Breakdown
終電なので、
shuuden na no de
because it's the last train,
This gives the reason. Pause briefly at the comma.
終電なので急ぎます。
It's the last train, so I'll hurry.
Words in this phrase
終電
shuuden
[shoo-den]
last train
The final train of the day. Important if you are out late.
終電はもうすぐです。
The last train is very soon.
な
na
[nah]
(copula before ので)
Form of だ used before ので after a noun.
休みなので家にいます。
It's my day off, so I'm home.
の
no
[noh]
because (part of ので)
First part of ので, giving a reason.
雨なので傘を持つ。
It's raining, so I take an umbrella.
で
de
[deh]
because (part of ので)
Second part of ので, 'because; so'.
遅いので帰ります。
It's late, so I'll go home.
そろそろ
sorosoro
[soh-roh-SOH-roh]
soon; about time
Indicates it's about time to do something.
そろそろ行こう。
Let's get going soon.
失礼しますね。
shitsurei shi masu ne
I'll be leaving.
A polite phrase for leaving. Pronounce it shi-tsu-rei shi-ma-su ne, with the 'u' sounds very light.
では、失礼しますね。
Well then, I'll be going.
Words in this phrase
失礼
shitsurei
[sheet-soo-RAY]
rudeness; excuse me
Means impoliteness; with します it's a polite way to excuse yourself or say goodbye.
お先に失礼します。
Excuse me for leaving before you.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem)
Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.
注文をお願いし、ます。
I would like to place the order, please.
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.
ね
ne
[ne]
isn't it; right
Sentence-ending particle that seeks agreement or adds friendliness.
今日は暑いですね。
It's hot today, isn't it?
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