How do you say "I’ll make the sound quieter." in Japanese?

"I’ll make the sound quieter." in Japanese is "音を小さくします。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "音を小さくします。" mean in English?

"音を小さくします。" means "I’ll make the sound quieter." in English. Usage tip: Polite promise. You can add [すぐ] “right away” for extra reassurance: [すぐ音を小さくします].

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How to Say ‘I’ll make the sound quieter.’ in Japanese

音を小さくします。

oto o chiisaku shi masu

[oh-toh oh chee-sah-koo shee mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: Polite promise. You can add [すぐ] “right away” for extra reassurance: [すぐ音を小さくします].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Neighbors often want reassurance more than debate. A clear promise can end the conversation smoothly.

Phrase Breakdown

音

oto

[oh-toh]

sound; noise

Used with を to form the phrase 音を〜する. In this sentence, it’s the thing you will lower.

Example

ごめんなさい、音を小さくします。

Sorry, I’ll turn the sound down.

を

[oh]

object marker (marks the direct object)

Marks 音 as the direct object of 小さくします (“make [it] quieter”).

Example

今すぐ音を小さくします。

I'll turn the sound down right away.

小さく

chiisaku

[chee-sah-koo]

quietly; to a lower volume

Adverb form used with します to mean “lower (it).” Common, natural phrasing for “turn it down.”

Example

夜なので音を小さくします。

Since it's night, I'll turn the sound down.

し

shi

[shee]

do; make (stem)

Combines with ます to make します (polite). This structure sounds cooperative and appropriate with neighbors.

Example

今から音を小さくします。

I'll turn the sound down from now.

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite verb ending

Makes the statement polite and respectful. Good for apologizing and agreeing to quiet hours.

Example

今後は気をつけます。

I'll be careful from now on.

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