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How to Say ‘I'll pass that on to Tanaka.’ in Japanese

田中に伝えておきます。

tanaka ni tsutae te oki masu

[tah-NAH-kah ni tsoo-TAH-eh teh oh-KEE masu]

💬 Usage Tip: に marks the person receiving the message: 田中に means "to Tanaka".

Phrase Breakdown

田中に

tanaka ni

to Tanaka

に marks the person who receives the message. Inside your own company, colleagues' names are said without さん when you talk to outsiders.

Example

田中に聞いてください。

Please ask Tanaka.

Words in this phrase

田中

tanaka

[tah-NAH-kah]

Tanaka (surname)

A very common Japanese family name.

Example

田中さんは会社員です。

Mr. Tanaka is an office worker.

に

[ni]

Used to indicate direction or point of action.

Example

学校に行きます。

I go to school.

伝えておきます。

tsutae te oki masu

I'll pass it on.

The て-form of 伝える plus おきます means 'I'll make sure to tell (them).'

Example

みんなに伝えておきます。

I'll let everyone know.

Words in this phrase

伝え

tsutae

[tsoo-TAH-eh]

tell; convey

Stem of 伝える, to pass on a message or information.

Example

先生に伝えます。

I'll tell the teacher.

て

[teh]

and; -te form

A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.

Example

仕事を探している人と話しました。

I spoke with a person who is looking for work.

おき

oki

[oh-KEE]

(do in advance; leave as is)

Stem of おく after te-form: do something and keep it that way.

Example

窓を開けておきます。

I'll leave the window open.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite form

Adds politeness to verbs.

Example

コーヒーをくださいませ。

Please give me a coffee.

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