How to Say ‘I request’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Used widely to make polite requests.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Essential phrase in service contexts to maintain politeness.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
A respectful prefix used to show politeness.
お茶をお願いします。
Tea, please.
願いねがい
[negai]
request
The stem word for 'please' or 'request'.
注文をお願いできますか。
Can I make a request for the order?
しし
[shi]
do
A form of the verb 'do'.
一つお願いしたいことがあります。
There is one thing I'd like to request.
ますます
[masu]
polite verb ending
Indicates politeness in a sentence.
手伝っていただけますか。
Could you help me, please?
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