How to Say ‘I request’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: Polite form for requests or favors.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Adds politeness to any request, used often in service settings.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
polite request
A phrase used to make polite requests or to ask a favor.
席をお願いします。
A seat, please.
願いねがい
[negai]
desire, wish
The noun form of wishing or hoping for something.
願いを叶える。
Grant a wish.
しし
[shi]
do
A verb form used in polite speech often to indicate action.
仕事をします。
I will do the work.
ますます
[masu]
politeness marker
Used at the end of sentences for politeness.
コーヒーを飲みます。
I will drink coffee.
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