Japanese phrase
最初に結論を申し上げます。 sai sho ni ketsu ron o mō shi a ge ma su
Meaning
I will begin with the conclusion.
When to use it
States the conclusion first. This polite phrase suits formal business presentations and signals that supporting details will follow.
Example dialogue
今回の提案について、最初に結論を申し上げます。 kon kai no tei an ni tsu i te sai sho ni ketsu ron o mō shi a ge ma su
Regarding this proposal, I will begin with the conclusion.
わかりました。お願いします。 wa ka ri ma shi ta o nega i shi ma su
Understood. Please go ahead.