Phrase lesson

How do you say "I'm home" in Japanese?

Home在宅

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

  • : 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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