Phrase lesson
How do you say "I'm home" in Japanese?
I'm home
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
うちにいます
うち に / います
uchi ni / imasu
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use うちにいます (uchi ni imasu) when dealing with your home, landlord, or delivery when you say you are home. It lets you give the key fact first before adding details.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 に / います - Replace the
〜part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.
Helper words and endings
に: often points to a destination, target, or time.
Practical note
Giving the problem clearly first usually helps landlords, building staff, and repair staff respond faster.
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