Japanese phrase
準備しています。 jun bi shi te i ma su
Meaning
I am getting ready.
When to use it
States that preparation is in progress. It is a polite and neutral way to say that something is not ready yet because the speaker is still preparing.
Example dialogue
もう出られますか？ mō de ra re ma su ka
Are you ready to leave?
すみません、準備しています。 su mi ma se n jun bi shi te i ma su
Sorry, I am getting ready.