Hey Siri、メッセージを送信して
Hē Shirī, messēji o sōshin shite
The English phrase "hey siri, send a message" is translated into Japanese as Hey Siri、メッセージを送信して (Hē Shirī, messēji o sōshin shite).
This is a voice command used to trigger the Apple virtual assistant to initiate the process of sending a text message via voice.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase メッセージを送信して is composed of メッセージ (message), the object marker を (o) and the te-form of the verb 送信する (to send).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase メッセージを送信して, the verb 送信して is in the te-form, which is used here to issue a soft command or request to the virtual assistant.
How do you pronounce it?
Hē Shirī, messēji o sōshin shite
Did you know?
- The app LINE is so ubiquitous in Japan that the phrase LINEして (LINE shite) is frequently used as a verb meaning 'send me a message'.
- In Japanese, voice commands often use the 'te-form' like 送信して to create a 'soft' request, reflecting a cultural preference for avoiding blunt imperatives even when speaking to a machine.
- While メッセージ refers to a general message, Japanese speakers often use the word メール (mēru) to describe any digital text, regardless of whether it is a traditional email or a modern instant message.
Examples in context
- 手が離せないから、Hey Siri、メッセージを送信して。Te ga hanasenai kara, Hey Siri, messēji o sōshin shite.My hands are full, so Hey Siri, send a message.
- Hey Siri、メッセージを送信して、と頼む。Hey Siri, messēji o sōshin shite, to tanomu.I ask, "Hey Siri, send a message."
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are walking together in the city.
- 健太 KentaHey Siri、メッセージを送信して。Hey Siri, messēji o sōshin shite.Hey Siri, send a message.
- 陽葵 Himari誰に送るの？Dare ni okuru no?Who are you sending it to?
- 健太 Kentaお母さんに、もうすぐ着くよって伝えるね。Okāsan ni, mō sugu tsuku yo tte tsutaeru ne.I'll tell my mother that I'm arriving soon.
- 陽葵 Himariそれはいい考えだね。Sore wa ii kangae da ne.That's a good idea.
