着いた
tsuita
To say "I have arrived" in Japanese, use 着いた (tsuita).
This phrase is used to inform others that you have reached your destination. In Japanese, the subject I is often omitted when the context makes it clear that you are the one who has arrived.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Kansai dialect, the variant ついたで～ is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
The polite form of 着いた is 着きました. In casual speech, adding the particle よ to the end to create 着いたよ makes the statement sound more informative or conversational.
How do you pronounce it?
tsuita
Did you know?
- If you arrive at someone's home, it is more culturally natural to say 伺いました (I have visited/called upon you) rather than simply saying 'I have arrived' at their door.
- The Kanji for the verb, 着, is also used in words related to 'wearing' clothes, creating a linguistic link between 'arriving' at a place and 'arriving' at a state of being dressed.
- In Japan, it is common to send a short message saying 着いた as soon as you reach a destination, even if the other person is waiting for you right outside the door.
Examples in context
- 仕事場に着いたよ。I have arrived at work.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say you have arrived at a specific location using the form 着いた.Tatoeba #10287438 by small_snow, translation #5266201 by keir
- 到着しました。すみません、お待たせしましたか？I have arrived. I'm sorry, have you been waiting long?
- 参りました。遅くなりましたが、どうぞよろしくお願いしますI have arrived. I apologize for being late, but it's a pleasure to meet you.
- 着きました！どこにいますか？I have arrived! Where are you?
- 駅に着いた。Eki ni tsuita.I arrived at the station.
- やっと目的地に着いたよ。Yatto mokutekichi ni tsuita yo.I finally arrived at the destination.
Example conversation
Youta is calling Misaki to let her know he is at the meeting spot.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、約束の場所に着いたよ。Misaki, yakusoku no basho ni tsuita yo.Misaki, I have arrived at the promised place.
- 美咲 Misakiわかった、すぐに行くね。Wakatta, sugu ni iku ne.Got it, I'll be there soon.
- 陽太 Yota近くにいる？Chikaku ni iru?Are you nearby?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、もうすぐ着くよ。Un, mou sugu tsuku yo.Yeah, I'll arrive very soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
