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Email · part 1 — reaching out

Hand off a task and flag what you need.

仕事を引き継ぎ、必要なことを伝えられるようになりましょう。

Key English phrases

The ball is in your court on ~.
Could you take it from here on ~?
Just a heads-up: ~.
Let me know if you need ~.

Example conversation

AI've finished my part of the report.
BGreat. So the ball's in my court now?
AExactly — could you take it from here on the final edit?
BSure. Anything I should know?
AJust a heads-up: the deadline is Thursday.
BGot it. Let me know if you need anything.

In context

Read a hand-off email. 'Hi Ken, I've finished my section, so the ball is in your court now. Could you take it from here and do the final edit? Just a heads-up: the client needs it by Thursday, so it's a little tight. Let me know if you need anything from me. Thanks!'

When to use it · practice

You finished your part and it's their turn. Hand it off clearly.
自分の担当が終わり、相手の番です。はっきり引き継ぎましょう。
There's something they should know. Flag it.
相手が知っておくべきことがあります。伝えましょう。
You want to stay helpful. Offer support.
役に立ち続けたいです。サポートを申し出ましょう。

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