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Email · part 1 — reaching out

Reach out and touch base on something.

連絡を取り、ある件で確認し合えるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

I wanted to touch base about ~.
Do you have a moment for ~?
I'll keep this short.
Let me know your thoughts.

Example conversation

AHi Aya, I wanted to touch base about the project.
BSure! Do you have a moment now?
AI'll keep this short — are we still on track for Friday?
BYes, everything's ready.
AGreat. Let me know your thoughts on the design too.
BWill do, by end of day.

In context

Read a short email. 'Hi Ken, I wanted to touch base about the Friday report. Do you have a moment this week for a quick chat? I'll keep it short — I just need to confirm the numbers. Let me know your thoughts when you can. Thanks!'

When to use it · practice

You want to start a conversation with a colleague. Reach out and touch base.
同僚と話を始めたいです。連絡を取り、確認しましょう。
You don't want to take much time. Promise to keep it short.
あまり時間を取りたくないです。「手短にします」と約束しましょう。
You want their input. Ask for their thoughts.
相手の意見がほしいです。考えをたずねましょう。

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