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Email · part 1 — reaching out

Send a short note and suggest touching base.

短いメールを送って、後で連絡を取り合おうと提案できるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I'll drop you a line about ~.
Let's touch base on ~.
Just a quick note to ~.
Let me know ~.

Example conversation

AHi Ken, just a quick note to say the report is ready.
BThanks! Can we touch base on the numbers?
ASure. I'll drop you a line about a good time.
BPerfect. Let me know what works for you.
AWill do. How about after lunch?
BAfter lunch is great. Talk soon!

In context

Read a short work email. 'Hi team, just a quick note to say the new report is ready. I'll drop you a line about a time to touch base on the results. There's no rush — let me know what works for you this week. Thanks, and talk soon.'

When to use it · practice

You finished a task and want to tell a colleague. Send a quick note.
仕事を終えて同僚に伝えたいです。短いメモを送りましょう。
You want to discuss something later. Suggest touching base.
後で何かを話したいです。連絡を取り合おうと提案しましょう。
You need the other person's input. Ask them to let you know.
相手の意見が必要です。「教えてください」と伝えましょう。

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