How to Say ‘I'll show them where to stand.’ in Japanese
場所を教えます。
basho o oshie masu
[bah-shoh oh o-shie mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: 教えます usually means "teach", but it also covers "show" or "tell" someone information, like directions or where to stand.
Phrase Breakdown
場所
basho
[bah-shoh]
place; spot
A general word for a place or location. In a restaurant, it can mean a seating area or position.
近い場所をお願いします。
Please give us a nearby place.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
The particle を marks the direct object of a verb.
チケットを二枚ください。
Two tickets, please.
教え
oshie
[o-shie]
teach/tell
Indicates teaching or telling information.
方法を教えてください。
Please teach me the method.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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