How to Say ‘I request’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Common phrase for making polite requests.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Often follows requests for service or favors, showing respect and politeness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
request prefix
A prefix added to make a phrase polite.
お水をお願いします。
Water, please.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish, desire
A strong feeling of wanting something.
お願いを聞いてくれますか？
Can you listen to my request?
しし
[shi]
do
A verb meaning to perform an action.
手伝いをしないといけません。
I must help.
ますます
[masu]
to do (formal)
A polite form of expressing an action.
お願いをします。
I make a request.
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