How do you say "Could you explain again?" in Japanese?

"Could you explain again?" in Japanese is "もう一度説明してくれますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "もう一度説明してくれますか？" mean in English?

"もう一度説明してくれますか？" means "Could you explain again?" in English. Usage tip: Pronounced (mo-u-i-chi-do-se-tsu-mei-shi-te-ku-re-ma-su-ka), polite form of asking.

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How to Say ‘Could you explain again?’ in Japanese

もう一度説明してくれますか？

mou itsu do setsumei shi te kure masu ka

[moh eechi doh setsumei shi te kure mas ka]

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (mo-u-i-chi-do-se-tsu-mei-shi-te-ku-re-ma-su-ka), polite form of asking.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Considered polite to ask if things aren't clear on the first go.

Phrase Breakdown

もう

mou

[moh]

already

Expresses that something has happened by a certain time.

Example

もう時間がない。

There's no time already.

一度

itsu do

once

Refers to one occasion or time.

Example

一度試してみて。

Try it once.

Words in this phrase

一

itsu

[eechi]

one

The numeral one.

Example

一人でできますか？

Can you do it alone?

度

[doh]

time

Indicates the frequency or an occurrence.

Example

度々訪問する。

Visit frequently.

説明

setsumei

[setsumei]

explanation

To make something clear or understand the meaning of something.

Example

この説明書を読んでください。

Please read this manual.

して

shi te

To perform an action, in continuative form.

Example

宿題をしている。

Doing homework.

Words in this phrase

し

shi

[shi]

Conjugated form of the verb 'to do'.

Example

宿題をしました。

I did my homework.

て

[te]

and

A particle used to connect phrases.

Example

りんごとバナナ

Apple and banana

くれます

kure masu

give (for me)

Doing something for someone else.

Example

手伝ってくれますか？

Can you help me?

Words in this phrase

くれ

kure

[kure]

give

A command request form to do something.

Example

私に教えてくれ。

Tell me, please.

ます

masu

[mas]

(polite)

Desu/masu form indicating politeness.

Example

行きます。

I will go.

か

[ka]

question marker

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

Example

これ、食べますか？

Will you eat this?

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