Translation guide
A casual phrase used when leaving a place, often said to people staying behind. In Japanese, the expression depends on the context—leaving home, leaving work, or just stepping out.
Casual version of 行ってきます, used with close friends or family.
ちょっとコンビニに行ってくる。
I'm off to the convenience store.
Said when leaving a workplace, party, or gathering where others remain.
Polite phrase used when leaving work before others, literally 'Excuse me for leaving before you.'
お先に失礼します。
I'm off now. (leaving work)
Casual way to signal you're leaving a social gathering, often followed by 帰るね or similar.
じゃあ、そろそろ帰るね。
Well, I'm off now.
A shorter, polite way to excuse yourself when leaving a room or gathering.
失礼します。
I'm off. (polite)
Said when leaving temporarily, with the intention of returning soon.
Casual phrase meaning 'I'll step out for a bit.' Used when running a quick errand.
ちょっと郵便局に出てくる。
I'm off to the post office for a bit.
The English phrase 'I'm off' has no direct word-for-word equivalent. Using 私はオフです would be nonsensical. Always choose a phrase based on the situation.
When you say 行ってきます, the standard reply from those staying is 行ってらっしゃい (いってらっしゃい), meaning 'Go and come back.'