How to Say ‘I'll go and ask’ in Japanese
聞いてきますね
kii te ki masu ne
[KEE-ee te kee mahs ne]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding きます after an action word means "go do it and come back". For example, 買ってきます means "I'll go buy it (and be back)".
Phrase Breakdown
聞い
kii
[KEE-ee]
ask (te-stem)
Stem of 聞く, here meaning to ask someone a question.
道を聞いてみます。
I'll try asking the way.
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.
き
ki
[kee]
come (stem)
The first part of the verb came.
きましたのきです。
This is the き in きました.
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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