A2 Expression ニュートラル

I'm returning your call.

Calling back as requested.

意味

Used when calling someone back after they tried to reach you.

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文化的背景

Americans value efficiency. Stating 'I'm returning your call' immediately saves time and shows you are organized. British speakers often add a small apology for the delay, even if it was only an hour. In Japan, returning a call is a sign of high respect. You should always return calls promptly. Germans appreciate directness. This phrase is perfect because it is clear and to the point.

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Be specific

Add the reason for your call after the phrase to be more helpful.

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Use it as an opener

It is the perfect first sentence to avoid awkward silences.

意味

Used when calling someone back after they tried to reach you.

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Be specific

Add the reason for your call after the phrase to be more helpful.

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Use it as an opener

It is the perfect first sentence to avoid awkward silences.

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Tone matters

Keep your tone friendly, even in formal situations.

自分をテスト

Complete the sentence.

I saw your missed call, so I'm ________ your call.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: returning

The standard phrase is 'returning your call'.

Which is more professional?

Choose the best way to start a business call.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call regarding the project.

It is specific and polite.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Sorry I missed you earlier.' B: 'No problem, ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call.

This fits the context of responding to a missed call.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You have a missed call from your boss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call.

This is the most professional and appropriate response.

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4 問題
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

I saw your missed call, so I'm ________ your call.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: returning

The standard phrase is 'returning your call'.

Which is more professional? Choose B1

Choose the best way to start a business call.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call regarding the project.

It is specific and polite.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: 'Sorry I missed you earlier.' B: 'No problem, ________.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call.

This fits the context of responding to a missed call.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

You have a missed call from your boss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I'm returning your call.

This is the most professional and appropriate response.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

It's better to use it in a call. In text, say 'I saw you called'.

It's not rude, but saying it makes you sound more polite.

Then you can't use this phrase! Use 'Who is calling?' instead.

It can be both formal and informal depending on your tone.

Yes, but 'your call' is more personal.

You can say 'I'm returning your call from yesterday'.

Yes, it is very common in American English.

No, for emails use 'I'm following up on your email'.

Because you are giving back the effort of the initial call.

Yes, it is very professional.

No, that's redundant. Just 'returning your call'.

Yes, it's a very common line in business dramas.

関連フレーズ

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Calling you back

synonym

Returning a call.

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Following up

similar

Checking on a previous topic.

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Missed your call

builds on

Acknowledging a missed call.

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Get back to someone

similar

Responding to someone.

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