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いってきます
itte kimasu
Description
「いってきます」は、家を出る時に言うあいさつの言葉です。
"いってきます" is a greeting said when leaving the house.
「また帰ってきます」という気持ちがあるので、出かける人が家に残る人に言います。
Because it means "I'll come back again," the person leaving says it to those staying at home.
Meanings
行ってきますitte kimasu
I'm off; see you later (said when leaving home)
お母さん、いってきます!
Mom, I'm off!
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Notes
- Form
行ってきます = 行く (to go) + て-form + くる (come back), literally "I go and come back."
- Nuance
The standard reply is 行ってらっしゃい; it implies you will return, so it fits home, not final goodbyes.
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