How to Say ‘I entrust you with’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Literally means 'I entrust you with doing this favor'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Used to end requests respectfully, indicating a favor.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
Used to add politeness.
お菓子をお願いします。
Please (give me) sweets.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish
A request or hope for something.
願いを聞いてください。
Please hear my wish.
しし
[shi]
do
Associated with performing actions.
宿題をします。
I will do my homework.
ますます
[masu]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness to actions.
行きます。
I will go.
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