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もう帰ります
mou kaerimasu
I'm going home now
もう帰ります。
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.
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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
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