How to Say ‘Could you tell me’ in Japanese
教えていただけますか？
oshie te itadake masu ka
[oshie te itadake masu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: A courteous way to ask for information, more formal than simply ['教えて？'].
Phrase Breakdown
教えて
oshie te
Words in this phrase
教え
oshie
[oshie]
Teach
To provide instruction.
友達に教えてもらいました。
I was taught by a friend.
て
te
[te]
Please
Polite form for requests.
まっすぐ行ってください。
Please go straight.
いただけますか？
itadake masu ka
Words in this phrase
いただけ
itadake
[itadake]
Can receive
Politely ask to receive instruction.
意見をいただけますか？
May I receive your opinion?
ます
masu
[masu]
is
Denotes existence or capability.
これは鉛筆です。
This is a pencil.
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
Indicates a question.
彼も来ますか？
Is he coming too?
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