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How to Say ‘Then I'll give it back.’ in Japanese

そしたら返すよ。

so shi tara kaesu yo

[soh shee tara kah-EH-soo yo]

💬 Usage Tip: そしたら is a casual spoken "if that happens, then." It's a handy way to start a sentence that sets a condition.

Phrase Breakdown

そしたら

so shi tara

then / if you do that

そしたら (soshitara) is a casual way to say 'if so' or 'then.' It's a shortened form of そうしたら.

Example

そしたら、一緒に行こう。

Then, let's go together.

Words in this phrase

そ

[soh]

so; that way

Part of そしたら, from そう (like that); refers to the previous situation.

Example

そしたら、行こう。

Then let's go.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem)

Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.

Example

注文をお願いし、ます。

I would like to place the order, please.

たら

tara

[tara]

if; when

Conditional ending used to express hope: if it happens, that would be nice.

Example

また相談できたらうれしいです。

I would be happy if I could consult with you again.

返すよ。

kaesu yo

I'll give it back.

返す (kaesu) means 'to return' or 'give back.' よ (yo) adds assurance. Pronounce it ka-e-su yo.

Example

明日、本を返すよ。

I'll return the book tomorrow.

Words in this phrase

返す

kaesu

[kah-EH-soo]

to return; give back

Verb meaning to give back something borrowed or taken.

Example

本を明日返す。

I'll return the book tomorrow.

よ

[yo]

you know; assurance

Sentence-ending particle adding emphasis, assurance, or new information for the listener.

Example

ありますよと店員さんが言いました。

The staff said, 'Yes, we have it.'

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