Hey Siri
In Japanese, the phrase "hey siri" is expressed as Hey Siri.
This is a voice command used to activate the virtual assistant on Apple devices.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can add the suffix chan after the name Siri to demonstrate a friendly and affectionate tone.
Did you know?
- Because 'Siri' sounds identical to the Japanese word shiri, which means 'butt', some users find the activation command unintentionally funny or even slightly embarrassing.
- Due to the prevalence of 'Keigo' or polite speech, some Japanese users feel a subconscious need to end their requests to Siri with onegaishimasu, which means 'please do this for me'.
- Using the polite suffix san to say Siri-san can sound stiff or sarcastic when used in a casual home environment.
Examples in context
- Hey Siri, 明日の天気は？Hey Siri, ashita no tenki wa?Hey Siri, what is the weather like tomorrow?
- Hey Siri, タイマーをセットして。Hey Siri, taimaa o setto shite.Hey Siri, set a timer.
- Hey Siri, 曲をかけて。Hey Siri, kyoku o kakete.Hey Siri, play some music.
Example conversation
Misaki is trying to use her iPhone while Ren watches.
- 美咲 MisakiHey Siri, 今何時？Hey Siri, ima nanji?Hey Siri, what time is it now?
- 蓮 Renあれ、反応しないよ。Are, hannou shinai yo.Oh, it's not responding.
- 美咲 Misaki設定を確認しなきゃ。Settei o kakunin shinakya.I have to check the settings.
- 蓮 Ren設定を見れば大丈夫だよ。Settei o mireba daijoubu da yo.It will be fine if you check the settings.
