How to Say ‘That's how it is’ in Japanese
となっておりまして
to natsu te ori mashi te
[toh nat te oh-ree mah-shee te]
💬 Usage Tip: となっております is a stiff, polite way of saying "it is" or "that's the rule". It ends in まして here, so the sentence trails off and leaves the bad news unspoken.
Phrase Breakdown
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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