How do you say "Certainly." in Japanese?

"Certainly." in Japanese is "かしこまりました。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘Certainly.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "かしこまりました。" mean in English?

"かしこまりました。" means "Certainly." in English. Usage tip: This is an extra-polite staff response meaning “Certainly” or “Understood.” It is a very common answer after you order.

かしこまりました。

kashikomari mashi ta

[kah-shee-koh-mah-ree ma-shee tah]

💬 Usage Tip: This is an extra-polite staff response meaning “Certainly” or “Understood.” It is a very common answer after you order.

🇯🇵 In Japan: If you hear [かしこまりました], your order has been received. Mission accomplished.

Phrase Breakdown

かしこまり

kashikomari

[kah-shee-koh-mah-ree]

certainly; understood

A very polite service expression meaning 'certainly' or 'I understand,' often used by waitstaff.

Example

かしこまり、すぐにお持ちします。

Certainly, I will bring it right away.

ました

mashi ta

polite past ending

Past tense polite ending; in this fixed phrase it softens and formalizes the response.

Example

わかりました。

Understood.

Words in this phrase

まし

mashi

[ma-shee]

polite past marker stem

In かしこまりました, まし is the polite past stem used in formal service speech.

Example

ご注文、かしこまりまし。

Your order has been understood.

た

[tah]

past ending

た finishes the polite past form and gives the meaning 'understood' or 'certainly.'

Example

ご注文をかしこまりまし。た

I have understood your order.

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