Saying yes to plans
Conversation phrases, Stage 2chunk 49 of 71Plans and invitations
Lets you accept an invite with enthusiasm.
- ikeru ikeruyeah, I can make it; sure, easy
- sono hanashi nottacount me in; I'm in
- tsukiau yoI'll come along; I'll keep you company
- yorokondegladly; with pleasure
Mix-ups tsukiau (keep you company) also means to date someone.
ikeru ikeru
yeah, I can make it; sure, easy
A quick, upbeat yes when asked if you can make it, or encouragement that something is doable.
Also said about food or a challenge: 'kore ikeru' is 'this is pretty good' or 'I can do this'.
shichiji? ikeru ikeru, daijoubu.
Seven? Yeah, I can make it, no problem.
7時？行ける行ける、大丈夫。
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sono hanashi notta
count me in; I'm in
Jumps on board with a plan or idea someone just pitched; sounds keen and a bit playful.
From noru (to get on board). Just 'notta!' works too.
onsen ryokou? sono hanashi, notta!
A hot spring trip? Count me in!
温泉旅行？その話、乗った！
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tsukiau yo
polite otsukiai shimasu yo
I'll come along; I'll keep you company
Offers to join someone for something they need or want to do: shopping, a drink, waiting.
With a person, 'X to tsukiau' means 'to date X', and 'tsukiatte kudasai' can be a love confession, so watch the context.
kaimono? ii yo, tsukiau yo.
Shopping? Sure, I'll come with you.
買い物？いいよ、付き合うよ。
yokereba, saigo made otsukiai shimasu yo.
If you like, I'll keep you company to the end.
よければ、最後までお付き合いしますよ。
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yorokonde
gladly; with pleasure
An eager yes to an invitation or a request for help.
Some izakaya staff shout hai, yorokonde! when they take an order.
sasotte kurete arigatou. yorokonde iku yo!
Thanks for inviting me. I'd love to come!
誘ってくれてありがとう。喜んで行くよ！
yorokonde otetsudai shimasu.
I'd be glad to help.
喜んでお手伝いします。
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