English–Japanese
“something to do” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyōji
Example
今日は用事があります。kyō wa yō ji ga a ri ma su
I have something to do today.
How to say “something to do” in Japanese
“Something to do” in Japanese is 用事 (yōji).
Refers to a specific matter that someone needs to handle, such as a task, errand, or planned engagement.
Example sentences with 用事
明日は銀行へ用事を済ませに行きます。asu wa gin kō e yō ji o su ma se ni i ki ma su
Tomorrow, I am going to the bank to take care of an errand.
Tips for using 用事
- In everyday conversation, 用事がある (yōji ga aru) often serves as a natural reason for being unable to attend or respond immediately.