やることリスト
yarukoto risuto
The English phrase 'to do list' is translated into Japanese as やることリスト (yarukoto risuto).
This phrase refers to a list of tasks that a person needs to complete. In digital contexts or when using software, you may also see the English loanword written as ToDoリスト.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase やることリスト is composed of やること (things to do) and リスト (list). The part やること is the verbal noun form of yaru (to do) and koto (thing/matter), which literally means 'the thing to do'.
Which one should you use?
While やることリスト and することリスト both mean 'things to do list', they represent slightly different ways of phrasing the concept. Additionally, ToDoリスト is specifically used in digital contexts or software environments.
How do you pronounce it?
yarukoto risuto
Did you know?
- In Japanese stationery and planning culture, people often use 手帳 (techo) for their lists, which has evolved into a massive industry of specialized planners with their own distinct social etiquette.
- The verb やる in やることリスト is more colloquial than する, often implying a sense of 'getting something done' or 'tackling' a task rather than just performing it.
- In a professional setting, you might replace やることリスト with the more formal term 業務内容 (gyōmu naiyō), which refers to 'business contents' or 'work details'.
Examples in context
- 私（わたし）のタスクリストには、次（つぎ）の項目（こうもく）があります。On my to-do list, I have the following items.
- 明日（あした）の仕事（しごと）リストを作（つく）る前（まえ）に、今日（きょう）の予定（よてい）を終（お）わらせましょう。Let's finish today's schedule before making tomorrow's to-do list.
- 彼女（かのじょ）にやることリストを作（つく）ってもらいました。I had her make a to-do list for me.
- やることリストを作りました。Yarukoto risuto o tsukurimashita.I made a to do list.
- やることリストを確認してください。Yarukoto risuto o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the to do list.
- やることリストが長すぎます。Yarukoto risuto ga nagasugimasu.The to do list is too long.
Example conversation
Misaki and Ren are organizing their tasks for the day.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮くん、やることリストはありますか？Ren-kun, yarukoto risuto wa arimasu ka?Ren, do you have a to do list?
- 蓮 Renいいえ、まだ書いていません。Iie, mada kaite imasen.No, I haven't written one yet.
- 美咲 Misaki一緒にやることリストを作りましょう。Issho ni yarukoto risuto o tsukurimashou.Let's make a to do list together.
- 蓮 Renそうしましょう。助かります。Sou shimashou. Tasukarimasu.Let's do that. That helps.
