How do you say "Could you tell me" in Japanese?

"Could you tell me" in Japanese is "教えていただけますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "教えていただけますか" mean in English?

"教えていただけますか" means "Could you tell me" in English. Usage tip: ‘いただけますか’ adds politeness, often used in customer service.

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How to Say ‘Could you tell me’ in Japanese

教えていただけますか

おしえていただけますか

💬 Usage Tip: ‘いただけますか’ adds politeness, often used in customer service.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness is key in Japanese culture, especially in formal interactions.

Phrase Breakdown

教えておしえて

Please teach/tell me

Requesting information or instruction.

Example

道を教えてください。

Please tell me the way.

いただけますいただけます

Can receive (a favor)

Polite expression to ask for something.

Example

手伝っていただけますか?

Can you help me?

かか

Question marker

Used to form questions.

Example

時間がありますか?

Do you have time?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

教えおしえ

[oshie]

tell

To inform or let someone know about something.

Example

情報を教えてください。

Please tell me the information.

てて

[te]

and

A particle used to connect actions or items.

Example

それを教えて、もう一度。

Please tell me that, once more.

いただけいただけ

[itadake]

could you kindly

A polite way to request someone to do something.

Example

ここにサインをいただけますか。

Could you kindly sign here?

ますます

[masu]

to do

Indicates the action of doing something.

Example

手伝ってもらえますか。

Can you help?

かか

[ka]

question marker

Used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

Example

何時に着きますか。

What time will you arrive?

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