How to Say ‘I'll talk to them.’ in Japanese
話しておきます。
hanashi te oki masu
[hah-nah-shee teh oh-KEE mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding ておきます to a verb means "do it ahead of time" or "take care of it": 予約しておきます "I'll book it in advance".
Phrase Breakdown
話し
hanashi
[hah-nah-shee]
speak; talk
The stem meaning to talk or converse.
この会社では気軽に話します雰囲気があります。
At this company, there is an atmosphere where people speak casually and openly.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
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.
窓を開けておきます。
I'll leave the window open.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite present/future ending
ます makes a verb polite in present or future statements.
予約します。
I will make a reservation.
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