How to Say ‘Only goes up to M size’ in Japanese
Mサイズまでとなっておりまして
M saizu made to natsu te ori mashi te
[EH-moo sah-ee-zu made toh nat te oh-ree mah-shee te]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Staff often won't say "no" outright. A sentence like this, left trailing, is how a refusal politely sounds.
Phrase Breakdown
Mサイズまで
M saizu made
up to size M
This gives the limit: the largest size is M.
Mサイズまでございます。
We have sizes up to M.
Words in this phrase
M
M
[EH-moo]
M (medium size)
Letter used for medium size drinks.
Mサイズが一番人気です。
Medium is the most popular.
サイズ
saizu
[sah-ee-zu]
size
Refers to the measurement or extent of something.
サイズはどれがいいですか？
Which size is good for you?
まで
made
[made]
until; up to
Shows the end point in a range, such as up to row 5.
一列目から五列目まで空いています。
Rows 1 through 5 are available.
となっておりまして
to natsu te ori mashi te
is how it is, so...
This politely explains the situation and leaves room for the apology or explanation that follows.
現金のみとなっておりまして。
We only accept cash, so...
Words in this phrase
と
to
[toh]
(marks result of becoming)
Particle used with なる in formal speech to state how something is set or turns out.
営業は九時までとなります。
We are open until nine.
なっ
natsu
[nat]
become
To change or begin to be something.
晴れてきた。
It has become clear.
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.
まし
mashi
[mah-shee]
polite verb ending part
Part of polite verb forms used in formal speech.
丁寧に話しまし た。
I spoke politely.
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.
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