How do you say "Can you tell me more?" in Japanese?

"Can you tell me more?" in Japanese is "もう少し教えてもらえますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "もう少し教えてもらえますか？" mean in English?

"もう少し教えてもらえますか？" means "Can you tell me more?" in English. Usage tip: Politeness is increased with [をもらえますか] (omoarae masuka).

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How to Say ‘Can you tell me more?’ in Japanese

もう少し教えてもらえますか？

もうすこしおしえてもらえますか？

💬 Usage Tip: Politeness is increased with [をもらえますか] (omoarae masuka).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite inquiry is appreciated in Japanese culture, reflecting thoughtfulness.

Phrase Breakdown

もう少しもうすこし

a little more

Requesting more of something.

Example

もう少し頑張ります。

I'll try a little harder.

教えておしえて

tell/teach

To give information or instruction.

Example

日本語を教えてください。

Please teach me Japanese.

もらえますかもらえますか

could you?

A polite request for someone's action.

Example

これを手伝ってもらえますか？

Could you help with this?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

もうもう

[mou]

already

Indicates something has been done or occurred in advance.

Example

もう知っていることです。

It's something I already know.

少しすこし

[sukoshi]

a little

Refers to a small degree or amount.

Example

少し休みましょう。

Let's rest a little.

教えおしえ

[oshie]

to tell

To give information to someone.

Example

先生に教えてもらいました。

I was taught by the teacher.

てて

[te]

(connecting particle)

A particle linking verbs and sentences.

Example

彼に話してあげた。

I talked to him and gave him advice.

もらえもらえ

[morae]

receive (benefit)

To obtain or get something, usually a service or information.

Example

説明をもらえますか？

Can I receive an explanation?

ますます

[masu]

politeness marker

Adds politeness to a verb.

Example

食べますか？

Will you eat?

かか

[ka]

question marker

Indicates a question being asked.

Example

これを食べますか？

Will you eat this?

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