How to Say ‘I request’ in Japanese
お願いします
おねがいします
💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to say 'please do'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: [お願いします] is a staple of formal, courteous interactions.
Phrase Breakdown
お願
し
ます
Word-by-Word Breakdown
おお
[o]
request
A polite phrase that means 'please', often used when making requests.
お願いします、手伝ってください。
Please, help me.
願いねがい
[negai]
wish, desire
Part of the word 'onegai', reflecting a request or desire.
あなたの願いは何ですか？
What is your wish?
しし
[shi]
do
An auxiliary verb showing action, often used in polite requests.
何をしますか？
What will you do?
ますます
[masu]
polite ending
A polite verb ending, making a sentence formal.
これをお願いします。
Please do this.
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