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そのうちやる

sonomama yaru
I'll do it later

そのうちやるから、今すぐは無理だよ

I'll do it later, so I can't do it right now.


informal

To do something at an unspecified later time, often implying procrastination or a casual commitment.

そのうちやるから、心配しないで

I'll do it later, so don't worry.

そのうちやるって言ってるけど、本当にやるのか?

He says he'll do it later, but will he really?

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that something will be done eventually, but not immediately. It can sometimes imply a lack of urgency or commitment.

Collocations

そのうちやるよI'll do it laterそのうちやるからI'll do it later, so

Synonyms

そのうちする後でやるそのうちにやる

Antonyms

今すぐやるすぐにやる

Related Phrases

そのうちphrase
eventually, soon
やるverb
to do

Pro Tip

Casual Usage

This phrase is very informal and should be used with friends or in casual settings. In more formal contexts, consider using '後ほどやります' instead.

Gold Rule

Procrastination Implication

While this phrase can be used sincerely, it often carries the implication that the speaker is procrastinating or is not fully committed to the task.

Word Origin

Composed of 'そのうち' (soon, eventually) and 'やる' (to do).

Usage Notes

This phrase is very common in casual conversation and can be used to politely decline immediate action or to reassure someone that a task will be completed eventually.

Word Breakdown

そのうち
eventually, soon
adverb
+
やる
to do
verb
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