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How to Say ‘Could you please?’ in Japanese

をお願いできますか

をおねがいできますか

💬 Usage Tip: A soft, courteous way to make requests.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite language is key in maintaining harmonious interactions.

Phrase Breakdown

をを

object marker

Indicates the object of an action.

Example

ジュースを飲みます。

I drink juice.

お願いおねがい

request

Indicates a polite request.

Example

手伝いをお願いしました。

I requested help.

できますかできますか

can (do)

To ask for permission or ability.

Example

これを日本語で話せますか？

Can you speak this in Japanese?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

をを

[o]

object marker

Indicates the direct object of an action.

Example

資料をお願いできますか。

Can I request for the documents?

おお

[o]

honorific prefix

A respectful prefix used to show politeness.

Example

お助けをお願いできますか。

May I ask for your help?

願いねがい

[negai]

request

The act of asking politely or formally.

Example

資料のコピーをお願いできますか。

Can I request a copy of the documents?

できでき

[deki]

can

Expresses ability or possibility.

Example

500円でお願いできますか。

Can I request it for 500 yen?

ますます

[masu]

polite verb ending

Indicates politeness in a sentence.

Example

注文をお願いできますか。

Can I make a request for the order?

かか

[ka]

question particle

Used to turn a statement into a question.

Example

できるか見てみます。

I'll see if it can be done.

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