English–Japanese
“tell” in Japanese
How to say “tell” in Japanese
“Tell” in Japanese is 伝える (tsutaeru).
It means sending a message, idea, or feeling from one person to another so that it is understood.
Example sentences with 伝える
先生に大事なことを伝えます。sen sei ni dai ji na ko to o tsuta e ma su
I will tell the teacher something important.
大切なことは、相手に分かりやすく伝えます。tai setsu na ko to wa ai te ni wa ka ri ya su ku tsuta e ma su
I communicate important things clearly to the other person.
Tips for using 伝える
- 伝える (tsutaeru) can describe telling facts, expressing ideas, or passing on feelings, so its use is broader than simply reporting news.
Other Japanese words for “tell”
彼は私に本当のことを告げます。kare wa watashi ni hon tō no ko to o tsu ge ma su
He tells me the truth.
祖父が私に昔話を聞かします。so fu ga watashi ni mukashi banashi o ki ka shi ma su
My grandfather tells me an old story.
母に明日の予定を知らせます。haha ni asu no yo tei o shi ra se ma su
I will let my mother know tomorrow's schedule.