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How to Say ‘Yes, I'll make sure it's closed tightly.’ in Japanese

はい、しっかりお閉めしておきますね。

hai shikkari o shime shi te oki masu ne

[high sheek-KAH-ree o shee-MEH shee te oh-KEE mahs neh]

Phrase Breakdown

はい、しっかり

hai shikkari

Yes, tightly

はい (hai) means 'yes, certainly'. しっかり (shikkari) means 'firmly', with a short pause at っ.

Example

はい、しっかり確認します。

Yes, I'll check it carefully.

Words in this phrase

はい

hai

[high]

yes; okay

Basic affirmative response. Depending on tone, can also mean “I see/uh-huh.”

Example

はい、わかりました。

Yes, I understand.

しっかり

shikkari

[sheek-KAH-ree]

firmly; tightly

Adverb meaning securely or properly.

Example

しっかり閉めました。

I closed it tightly.

お閉めしておきますね。

o shime shi te oki masu ne

I'll close it for you

This is the humble お閉めする plus 〜ておく and a friendly ね. Say it as o-shi-me shi-te o-ki-ma-su ne.

Example

袋をお閉めしておきますね。

I'll close the bag for you.

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

polite prefix

Prefix added for politeness.

Example

お名前は？

What is your name?

閉め

shime

[shee-MEH]

close (stem)

Stem of 閉める; with お～する it becomes humble.

Example

窓をお閉めします。

I'll close the window for you.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem)

Verb stem used as part of the fixed polite request phrase.

Example

注文をお願いし、ます。

I would like to place the order, please.

て

[te]

te-form ending

Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.

Example

ドアが開いて、入ります。

The door opens, and then I go in.

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

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

ね

[neh]

okay?; right?

Adds softness and care, often used when comforting someone.

Example

今日はもう休もうね。

Let's rest for today now, okay?

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