送って
okutte
The English phrase "send it" can be translated into Japanese as 送って (okutte).
The Japanese term 送って is used for the literal act of sending something, such as a package, a message or an object.
Meaning: to nail it, to smash it (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form 送って is used for informal requests, whereas お送りください is the formal term.
How do you pronounce it?
okutte
Did you know?
- While 送って means 'send it' for objects, Japanese uses the verb 送る to describe 'walking' or 'driving' someone home to ensure they arrive safely.
- The verb 送る is also used to describe the act of spending or leading a certain kind of life, such as 生活を送る for 'leading a life'.
- Japanese has a specific term for 'sending' a soul to the afterlife, using 送る to describe the ritual process of guiding a spirit away.
Examples in context
- いつ送ってくれるの？When are you going to send it to me?This sentence is useful for asking about the timing of when someone will send something using 送って.Tatoeba #12975741 by small_snow, translation #12726618 by rul
- 速達で送ってください。Please send it by express mail.This sentence is useful for requesting that something be sent via express mail using 送って.Tatoeba #139695 by bunbuku, translation #274520 by CK
- それを航空便で送ってください。Send it by airmail.This sentence is useful for requesting that something be sent via airmail using 送って.Tatoeba #204591 by bunbuku, translation #41832 by CK
- お送りくださいませんか。Could you please send it?
- 送ってくれる？Will you send it?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a performance at a talent show.
- 美咲 Misaki健太、準備はできた？Kenta, junbi wa dekita?Kenta, are you ready?
- 健太 Kentaうん、全力で送ってくるよ！Un, zenryoku de okutte kuru yo!Yeah, I'm going to nail it!
- 美咲 Misaki自信満々だね。Jishin manman dane.You're full of confidence.
- 健太 Kenta最高のステージにしてみせるよ。Saikou no suteeji ni shitemiseru yo.I'll make it the best stage ever.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
