Explanation：〜てくる
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"go and come back"
Used to indicate the action of going somewhere, doing something, and then returning. It’s often translated as "go and come back" or "go to do (something) and come back." This expression suggests that the subject will return after completing the action, and it’s commonly used for everyday actions or errands.
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V（te form）+ くる
Points
- Movement with Action: 〜てくる expresses going away, performing an action, and then coming back.
- Common Verbs: This expression often pairs with verbs related to daily tasks or brief actions like buying, meeting, or fetching.
- Time Expectation: Implies that the action won’t take long and the speaker expects to return soon.
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N4
Sample sentenes
ちょっと コンビニへ 水を 買ってきます。
I will go to the convenience store to buy water (and come back.)
お父さん、お母さん、学校に 行ってきます。
Mom, Dad, I will go to school (and come back).
ちょっと お手洗いに 行ってきます。
I will go to the restroom for a little bit (and come back).
教室に 教科書を 忘れたので、ちょっと 取ってきます。
I forgot my textbook in the classroom, so I will go there to get it (and come back).
ルイさん 遅いですね。ちょっと 電話してきます。
Louie is late, isn’t he? I will go out to make a phone call (and come back).
ジョンさん まだ 戻ってこないですね。ちょっと 見てきます。
John hasn’t come back yet, hasn’t he? I will check around a little (and come back).
Vocabulary
| Japanese | English |
| おてあらい | restroom |
| きょうしつ | classroom |
| わすれる | to forget |
| もどる | to return |
