How to Say ‘When it’s done.’ in Japanese
終わったら
owatsu tara
[oh-waht tah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [〜たら] means “when/if.” Useful: [終わったら連絡してください] (“Please contact me when it’s done.”).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Follow-up calls/messages after the repair is finished are common, especially when keys, access, or billing details are involved.
Phrase Breakdown
終わっ
owatsu
[oh-waht]
finished (past/casual stem)
終わっ is the casual past stem used before たら. It refers to “when it has finished.”
修理が終わったら、大家さんに連絡します。
When the repair is finished, I’ll contact the landlord.
たら
tara
[tah-rah]
if/when (after doing)
たら means “if/when” something happens, often “after it’s done.” Very common for next-step instructions.
修理が終わったら、使い方を教えてください。
When the repair is finished, please tell me how to use it.
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