How to Say ‘To be out of (stock)’ in Japanese
切らしております
kirashi te ori masu
[kee-RAH-shee te oh-ree mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: 切らしております is the polite staff version of 切らしています, meaning they've run out. It's worth recognizing because it's the standard way you'll be told something is sold out.
Phrase Breakdown
切らし
kirashi
[kee-RAH-shee]
run out of (stem)
Stem of 切らす, to run out of something in stock.
牛乳を切らしています。
We're out of milk.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
おり
ori
[oh-ree]
be doing / humble polite form
From おる, a humble form of いる. In service language, it adds politeness.
現在そのサービスは行っておりません。
We are currently not offering that service.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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