N5 · Phrase guide
Wakarimashita — I Understand (Politely)
わかりました
わかりました
I understand / got it (polite)
Nuance
Standard acknowledgment in offices and lessons. 了解です is casual; 承知しました is more formal.
Cultural note
Nodding while saying わかりました shows attentiveness. Silence alone can seem like you did not hear.
Examples
わかりました。すぐやります。
Understood. I'll do it right away.
Boss assigns a task
わかった。
Got it.
Casual among friends
Common mistakes
- Using わかった with superiors
- Saying only はい without confirming understanding
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