Japanese phrase
私が払います。 watashi ga hara i ma su
Meaning
I'll pay.
When to use it
States that the speaker will handle the payment. The polite wording works in everyday situations and can gently insist on paying when another person offers first.
Example dialogue
先に払っておきますね。 saki ni hara tte o ki ma su ne
I'll pay first.
ありがとうございます。でも私が払います。 a ri ga tō go za i ma su de mo watashi ga hara i ma su
Thanks, but I'll pay.