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行ってきます

ittekimasu
phrase★Intermediate
informal

A polite phrase used when leaving a place to indicate that you will be back soon. Literally means 'I will go and come back.'

明日、会社に行ってきます。

I'll go to the office tomorrow and come back.

ちょっとスーパーに行ってきます。

I'll go to the supermarket quickly and come back.

💡

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation to inform someone that you are leaving temporarily and will return.

Collocations

行ってきますI'll be back soon

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

行ってらっしゃいphrase
A response to '行ってきます', meaning 'Go and come back'

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

Use '行ってきます' when you are leaving a place where someone is staying and you plan to return soon. It is a polite way to inform others of your temporary absence.

⚡Gold Rule

Politeness

This phrase is polite and appropriate for use with family, friends, and colleagues. It shows consideration for others by letting them know you will be back.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '行く' (to go) and '来る' (to come), combined with the te-form and the polite ending 'ます'.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used when leaving a place where someone else is staying, such as your home or office. It is not used when leaving permanently or for a long period.

Word Breakdown

行って
go (te-form of '行く')
verb
+
きます
come (polite form of '来る')
verb
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