いってきます
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Base expression used when leaving a place. It combines the te-form of 『行く』 (iku, 'to go') and 『来る』 (kuru, 'to come') to indicate departure with the intention to return.
Theme
At home, User is about to leave for a quick errand, and their roommate Yuka is in the living room.
いってきます
いってきます
I'll go and come back / I'm going, see you later
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine saying 'I'll go and come back' as you leave home. It sounds like 'Itte kimasu' — think of 'It's time to go, I'll come back!' to remember this common farewell.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『いってきます』 (itte kimasu, 'I'll go and come back') is a standard phrase said when leaving home or the office. The response is 『いってらっしゃい』 (itterasshai, 'Go and come back safely'), showing care and connection in daily life.
Forms
Base: いってきますBase expression used when leaving a place. It combines the te-form of 『行く』 (iku, 'to go') and 『来る』 (kuru, 'to come') to indicate departure with the intention to return.