How to Say ‘I’ll avoid it.’ in Japanese
さけますね。
sake masu ne
[sake masu neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [さけますね。] means “I’ll avoid it, okay.” The [ね] makes it sound reassuring and cooperative.
🇯🇵 In Japan: You may hear this after giving an instruction. It is a nice sign the therapist is confirming your request, not ignoring it.
Phrase Breakdown
さけます
sake masu
will avoid; will go around
A polite future/intention form meaning to avoid something or keep away from it.
その道をさけます。
I’ll avoid that road.
Words in this phrase
さけ
sake
[sake]
avoid
Verb stem from さけます, used for saying something will be avoided.
このあたりはさけますね。
I will avoid this area, okay.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and suitable in service situations.
そこはさけますね。
I will avoid there, okay.
ね
ne
[neh]
okay?; right?
Soft confirmation particle often used by staff with customers.
おなかはさけますね。
I will avoid your stomach area, okay.
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