How to Say ‘I am in a hurry.’ in Japanese
急いでいます。
isoi de i masu
[ee-soh-ee deh ee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [急いでいます] means "I'm hurrying/I'm in a hurry." It sounds direct but still polite enough.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, drivers will still prioritize safety and traffic rules, even if you say you're in a hurry.
Phrase Breakdown
急い
isoi
[ee-soh-ee]
hurrying
From 急ぐ, meaning to hurry. This form expresses being in a hurry.
急いでいます。
I am in a hurry.
で
de
[deh]
and; te-form connector
Connects the verb to います to show ongoing action or state.
急いでいます。
I am in a hurry.
い
i
[ee]
be
Part of います, used here to show an ongoing condition: being in a hurry.
急いでいます。
I am in a hurry.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness to the statement.
急いでいます。
I am in a hurry.
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