How to Say "To Go" in Japanese

行く

iku[ikɯ̟]

The Japanese phrase for 'to go' is 行く (iku).

In certain contexts, it can also function as an adjective meaning 'served in a takeout container'.

Meaning: served in a takeout container (adj)

Which one should you use?

While 行く is the standard form, you may encounter the form ゆく in poetic or traditional settings to express the same meaning.

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In modern slang, 行く ('iku') is frequently used as a euphemism for reaching a climax during intimacy.
The pronunciation of 行く follows a pattern of vowel-initial roots found in Ryukyuan languages like Okinawan, where the word is 'ichun'.
In certain contexts, 行く ('iku') can describe a person's specific style or the particular 'way' they approach a task.

行くべきだ。
I ought to go.
This example shows how to express obligation using 行く.
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すぐ行くよ。
I'm going to go right away.
This example demonstrates expressing an immediate intention to go using 行く.
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あとで行くね。
I'm going to go.
This example shows how to express a future intention to go using 行く.
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Shigoto ni ikimasu. (仕事に行きます)
I'm going to work.
Kōen e ikimasu. (公園へ行きます)
I'm going to the park.
Gakkō ni iku. (学校に行く)
I'm going to school.
Asakusa e iku? (浅草へ行く？)
Are you going to Asakusa?
Haru wa yuku (春は行く)
Spring is going
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Yui and Kenta are ordering food at a counter.

結衣 Yui

店内ですか、それともお持ち帰りで行く？
Tennai desu ka, soretomo omochikaeri de iku?
Eating in, or going with takeout?
健太 Kenta

お持ち帰りで行くよ。
Omochikaeri de iku yo.
I'll go with takeout.
結衣 Yui

分かった。じゃあ、それを注文するね。
Wakatta. Jaa, sore o chumon suru ne.
Got it. I'll order that then.
健太 Kenta

ありがとう、結衣。
Arigato, Yui.
Thanks, Yui.

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