Phrase lesson

How do you say "I'll do it later" in Japanese?

Work後で対応

I'll do it later

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

あとでやります

あとで / やります

ato de / yarimasu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use あとでやります (ato de yarimasu) when you want to say you will do it later.

Chunk or pattern

  • This works well as a ready-made line.
  • Learn the whole phrase first.
  • The most important part here is the time word.

Core words

  • あとで: later.
  • やります: I will do it.

Practical note

This is fine when you are giving timing, but it can sound vague if the other person needs a clear deadline. For clearer timing, use something like きょうやります or あしたやります.

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