How to Say ‘Oh, the match is starting again.’ in Japanese
あ、試合、また始まりますよ。
a shiai mata hajimari masu yo
[ah shee-AH-ee Ma-ta hah-jee-mah-ree mahs yo]
💬 Usage Tip: In casual speech, 試合 (shiai) can stand alone with just a pause instead of a particle like が. Dropping particles this way is normal in relaxed conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
あ、試合、
a shiai
Oh, the match,
あ means 'oh!' and 試合 (shiai) means match or game. Pronounce 'shi-a-i' as three clear beats.
あ、試合、何時からですか？
Oh, what time does the match start?
Words in this phrase
あ
a
[ah]
oh
Ending particle expressing exclamation or surprise.
まぁ、そうだなあ。
Well, that's right, oh.
試合
shiai
[shee-AH-ee]
match; game
A sports match or competition.
今日はサッカーの試合があります。
There is a soccer match today.
また始まりますよ。
mata hajimari masu yo
it's starting again.
また means 'again' and 始まります means 'begins'. Say ha-ji-ma-ri-ma-su smoothly, with a soft final 'u'.
番組がまた始まりますよ。
The show is starting again.
Words in this phrase
また
mata
[Ma-ta]
again
Indicates repetition of an action.
また同じ間違いをした。
I made the same mistake again.
始まり
hajimari
[hah-jee-mah-ree]
begin
始まり is the stem of 始まる, meaning to begin or start.
何時に始まりますか。
What time does it start?
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.
よ
yo
[yo]
you know
Particle used for emphasis or to assert information.
わかるよね。
You know, right?
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