How to Say ‘We'll release him when the sauce arrives’ in Japanese
ソースが来たら解放します
soosu ga ki tara kaihou shi masu
[sōsu ga ki tara kaihō shi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: Using conditionals [たら] effectively communicates planned sequences.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Clear conditions and promises reduce miscommunication in Japanese negotiations.
Phrase Breakdown
ソース
soosu
[sōsu]
sauce
A liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food.
チリソースが来たら。
When the chili sauce arrives.
が
ga
[ga]
subject particle
Indicates the subject of the sentence.
子供が遊ぶ。
The child plays.
来たら
ki tara
Words in this phrase
来
ki
[ki]
come
Indicates arrival.
人が来た。
People came.
たら
tara
[tara]
if
Conditional form meaning 'if'.
晴れたら。
If it clears up.
解放します
kaihou shi masu
Words in this phrase
解放
kaihou
[kaihō]
release
To set someone or something free.
鳥を解放した。
Released the bird.
し
shi
[shi]
do
An auxiliary verb used in various forms.
洗濯をする。
Do the laundry.
ます
masu
[masu]
polite present/future
Indicates polite present or future tense.
買います。
I will buy.
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