Japanese phrase

お電話代わりました。 o den wa ka wa ri ma shi ta

Meaning

I've taken over the call.

When to use it

Indicates that the speaker has taken over a phone call. It is a polite, neutral phrase used when a call is handed to the speaker, often after someone asks to speak with them.

Example dialogue

田中さんをお願いします。 ta naka sa n o o nega i shi ma su

Could I speak to Mr. Tanaka, please?

お電話代わりました。 o den wa ka wa ri ma shi ta

I've taken over the call.

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