How to Say ‘They're not eligible.’ in Japanese
対象外となっております。
taishou gai to natsu te ori masu
[tie-SHOH guy toh nat teh ori mahss]
🇯🇵 In Japan: となっております is a stiff, formal way of saying "it is" that you'll hear from staff explaining rules. It presents the rule as fixed policy, not a personal choice.
Phrase Breakdown
対象外と
taishou gai to
As not eligible
'対象外' (taishougai) means not covered. 'と' links it to the verb 'なる'.
週末は対象外となります。
Weekends are not eligible.
Words in this phrase
対象
taishou
[tie-SHOH]
target; eligibility
What a rule or offer applies to.
この商品は割引の対象です。
This item is eligible for the discount.
外
gai
[guy]
outside; excluded
Suffix meaning outside a range.
営業時間外です。
It's outside business hours.
と
to
[toh]
(result marker with なる)
Particle marking the state something becomes.
中止となりました。
It has been canceled.
なっております。
natsu te ori masu
It is (polite)
'なっております' is the humble, polite form of 'なっています', often used by staff. Pause briefly on the small 'っ': na-t-te o-ri-ma-su.
本日は満席となっております。
We are fully booked today.
Words in this phrase
なっ
natsu
[nat]
become
To change or begin to be something.
晴れてきた。
It has become clear.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending
This ending connects actions, like 'cut and...' in instructions.
てをつけると、つぎのどうさにつなげられます。
When you add -te, you can connect it to the next action.
おり
ori
[ori]
polite progressive
Indicates an ongoing action or state respectfully.
勉強しております。
I am studying.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite ending
A polite ending attached to verbs in formal speech.
まだありますか。
Are there still some available?
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