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もう帰ります

mou kaerimasu
phrase★Beginner— I'm going home now
formalinformal

A polite way to announce that one is leaving, often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as workplaces or social gatherings.

もう帰ります。お疲れ様でした。

I'm going home now. Thank you for your hard work.

もう帰ります。また明日。

I'm going home now. See you tomorrow.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in Japanese to indicate that the speaker is leaving a place, such as an office or a friend's house. It is considered polite and appropriate in most situations.

Collocations

もう帰りますI'm going home nowもう帰りますねI'm going home now, okay?

Synonyms

帰ります帰りますよ帰りますので

Antonyms

まだいます残っています

Related Phrases

もう行きますphrase
I'm leaving now
お先に帰りますphrase
I'll leave first

💡Pro Tip

Politeness Level

This phrase is polite and suitable for most situations, but for more casual contexts, you might use '帰ります' alone.

⚡Gold Rule

Contextual Appropriateness

Use this phrase when you are ready to leave and want to inform others politely. It is not typically used to ask for permission to leave.

📖Word Origin

The phrase is composed of 'もう' (already, now) and '帰ります' (to go home), a polite form of the verb '帰る' (kaeru).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from leaving a workplace to departing from a social event. It is generally considered polite and appropriate for both formal and informal settings.

Word Breakdown

もう
already, now
adverb
+
帰ります
to go home
verb
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