How do you say "Please show me your passport." in Japanese?

"Please show me your passport." in Japanese is "パスポートを見せてください。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

📘➡️👤

How to Say ‘Please show me your passport.’ in Japanese

Q: What does "パスポートを見せてください。" mean in English?

"パスポートを見せてください。" means "Please show me your passport." in English. Usage tip: [見せてください] is a polite way to tell someone to show something: verb stem + [てください]. You can reuse it with other actions, like [待ってください] for "please wait."

パスポートを見せてください。

pasupooto o mise te kudasai

[pah-spoh-toh oh mee-seh teh koo-dah-sai]

💬 Usage Tip: [見せてください] is a polite way to tell someone to show something: verb stem + [てください]. You can reuse it with other actions, like [待ってください] for "please wait."

🇯🇵 In Japan: At airports, staff will often use this exact phrase to you rather than a softer request. It's still normal polite service language, not rude.

Phrase Breakdown

パスポート

pasupooto

[pah-spoh-toh]

passport

The official travel document used for international travel.

Example

パスポートをなくさないでください。

Please do not lose your passport.

を

[oh]

object marker

A particle that marks the direct object of a verb.

Example

水を飲みます。

I drink water.

見せ

mise

[mee-seh]

show

The stem of 見せる, meaning to show something to someone.

Example

画面を見せました。

I showed the screen.

て

[teh]

and; te-form connector

Connects to another verb form; here it helps make a request.

Example

座って待ってください。

Please sit and wait.

ください

kudasai

[koo-dah-sai]

please

Used to make polite requests.

Example

少し待ってください。

Please wait a moment.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”

Mia S., 25, English Teacher

“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”

Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer

“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”

Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager