How to Say ‘Please release first’ in Japanese
先に解放してください
さきにかいほうしてください
💬 Usage Tip: Structure indicates sequence; politeness is embedded with [ください] (kudasai).
🇯🇵 In Japan: Requesting someone to do something tactfully is often essential for harmony in Japan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
先さき
[saki]
before
Indicates precedence.
先に行ってください。
Please go ahead.
にに
[ni]
to
Indicates direction or relation.
右に曲がる。
Turn to the right.
解放かいほう
[kaihou]
release
To set someone or something free.
鳥を解放しました。
Released the bird.
しし
[shi]
do
An auxiliary verb used in requests, etc.
これをしてください。
Please do this.
てて
[te]
te-form of verb
Used to connect verbs or indicate a command.
見てください。
Please look.
くださいください
[kudasai]
please
Used to make requests.
来てください。
Please come.
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