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

"Can you explain again?" in Japanese is "もう一度説明してもらえますか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "もう一度説明してもらえますか？" mean in English?

"もう一度説明してもらえますか？" means "Can you explain again?" in English. Usage tip: Pronounced as [もういちどせつめいしてもらえますか？] (mo-u i-chi-do se-tsu-mei shi-te mo-ra-e-ma-su ka).

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

もう一度説明してもらえますか？

mou itsu do setsumei shi te morae masu ka

[mou ichi do setsumei shi te morae masu ka]

💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced as [もういちどせつめいしてもらえますか？] (mo-u i-chi-do se-tsu-mei shi-te mo-ra-e-ma-su ka).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Using this phrase indicates active learning and engagement in the conversation.

Phrase Breakdown

もう一度

mou itsu do

once again

To do something an additional time.

Example

もう一度挑戦します。

I will try once again.

Words in this phrase

もう

mou

[mou]

again

Once more.

Example

もう一度お願いします。

Once more, please.

一

itsu

[ichi]

one

The number 1.

Example

リンゴを一つください。

Please give me one apple.

度

[do]

time

A single occasion.

Example

一度だけのチャンス。

A one-time chance.

説明して

setsumei shi te

explain

To make something clear or understandable.

Example

彼の計画を説明してください。

Please explain his plan.

Words in this phrase

説明

setsumei

[setsumei]

explanation

A statement that makes something clear.

Example

詳しい説明があります。

There is a detailed explanation.

し

shi

[shi]

to do

Used with nouns for actions in Japanese.

Example

運動をします。

I do exercise.

て

[te]

and

Used to connect words of the same part of speech.

Example

水を飲んで食べます。

Drink water and eat.

もらえますか？

morae masu ka

could you?

Polite request form, asking someone to do something.

Example

これを見せてもらえますか？

Could you show this to me?

Words in this phrase

もらえ

morae

[morae]

can receive

To be able to obtain something.

Example

助けてもらえますか。

Can you help me?

ます

masu

[masu]

polite ending

A polite verb ending in Japanese.

Example

遅れます。

I will be late.

か

[ka]

question marker

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

Example

大丈夫ですか。

Are you okay?

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