How to Say ‘Well then, I'll take you up on that.’ in Japanese
じゃあ、お言葉に甘えて。
jaa o kotoba ni amae te
[jya-a oh kotoba nee ah-MAH-eh te]
🇯🇵 In Japan: お言葉に甘えて is the set phrase for graciously accepting an offer, like a drink being bought for you, after it's been offered rather than grabbing it.
Phrase Breakdown
じゃあ、お言葉に
jaa o kotoba ni
well then, (taking) your words
じゃあ means 'well then'. お言葉 is the polite form of 'words'. Pause briefly after じゃあ.
じゃあ、お言葉に甘えます。
Well then, I'll accept your kind offer.
Words in this phrase
じゃあ
jaa
[jya-a]
well then
Informal phrase used when concluding or transitioning.
じゃあ、終わりにしましょう。
Well then, let's finish.
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.
言葉
kotoba
[kotoba]
word
A unit of language, comprising sounds or symbols.
言葉は大切
Words are important.
に
ni
[nee]
in; at; to
Marks the location where someone lives.
おおさかにすんでいます。
I live in Osaka.
甘えて。
amae te
I'll accept (your kindness).
お言葉に甘えて is a set phrase for gratefully accepting an offer. Say it a-ma-e-te.
お言葉に甘えて、いただきます。
Taking you up on your offer, I'll have some.
Words in this phrase
甘え
amae
[ah-MAH-eh]
to accept kindly; to rely on
Stem of 甘える; お言葉に甘えて means 'I'll take you up on your offer'.
お言葉に甘えて、いただきます。
Taking you up on that, I'll have some.
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.
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