How to Say ‘Please return’ in Japanese
を返してください
をかえしてください
💬 Usage Tip: [ください] implies politeness and is a common phrase ending.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Returning items promptly shows respect and consideration in Japanese culture.
Phrase Breakdown
をを
(object marker)
Indicates the direct object of an action.
本を返す。
Return the book.
返してかえして
return
The verb form indicating a request to return something.
お金を返して。
Return the money.
くださいください
please
A polite request form.
助けてください。
Please help.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
をを
[o]
object marker
Indicates the direct object of the verb.
その猫を返してください。
Please return that cat.
返しかえし
[kaeshi]
return
To give back something to its original place.
本を返してください。
Please return the book.
てて
[te]
and
A connection or sequence in actions.
返して、それから遊びましょう。
Return it, and then let's play.
くださいください
[kudasai]
please
Polite expression to request something.
手伝ってください。
Please help.
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