How to Say ‘I will do (humble)’ in Japanese
いたします
itashi masu
[itashi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: [いたします] is the humble form of [します], used when talking about your own action politely toward the customer. You'll hear this constantly in service speech: [確認いたします], [ご案内いたします].
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is standard business and customer-service language. You don't usually need to use it yourself as a customer, but it helps a lot to recognize it quickly.
Phrase Breakdown
いたし
itashi
[itashi]
do (humble)
A humble expression equivalent to 'do'.
調査をいたします。
I will conduct the survey.
ます
masu
[masu]
do (masu form)
Used to indicate a polite desire or command.
手伝います！
I will help!
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