How to Say ‘I'll let the contractor know.’ in Japanese
業者に伝えておきます。
gyousha ni tsutae te oki masu
[GYOH-shah ni tsoo-TAH-eh teh oh-KEE mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding ておきます to a verb means doing it ahead of time so it's ready. Another example: 予約しておきます "I'll book it in advance".
Phrase Breakdown
業者に
gyousha ni
to the contractor
業者 (gyousha) means a contractor or service company, and に marks who receives the message. Say 'gyo' as one sound and stretch the 'o'.
業者に修理を頼みました。
I asked the contractor to do the repair.
Words in this phrase
業者
gyousha
[GYOH-shah]
contractor; service company
A professional business hired for work like repairs.
業者が明日来ます。
The contractor comes tomorrow.
に
ni
[ni]
to
Used to indicate direction or point of action.
学校に行きます。
I go to school.
伝えておきます。
tsutae te oki masu
I'll let them know (in advance).
伝える (tsutaeru) means 'to tell', and ～ておきます means 'do it beforehand'. Practice the 'tsu' sound: 'tsu-ta-e-te-o-ki-mas'.
先生に伝えておきます。
I'll let the teacher know.
Words in this phrase
伝え
tsutae
[tsoo-TAH-eh]
tell; convey
Stem of 伝える, to pass on a message or information.
先生に伝えます。
I'll tell the teacher.
て
te
[teh]
and; -te form
A linking form used to connect verbs to following grammar, such as progressive or polite forms.
仕事を探している人と話しました。
I spoke with a person who is looking for work.
おき
oki
[oh-KEE]
(do in advance; leave as is)
Stem of おく after te-form: do something and keep it that way.
窓を開けておきます。
I'll leave the window open.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite present/future ending
ます makes a verb polite in present or future statements.
予約します。
I will make a reservation.
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