How to Say ‘I’m in your care today.’ in Japanese
今日はお願いします。
kyou wa o negai shi masu
[kyoh wah oh neh-gahy shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [今日はお願いします。] sounds natural at the start of a massage. It is more Japanese-style than a direct English equivalent.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This kind of phrase shows trust and courtesy. It is common when receiving a service from a professional.
Phrase Breakdown
今日は
kyou wa
today; for today
A topic marker phrase often used to set the context as 'today.'
今日は忙しいです。
I’m busy today.
Words in this phrase
今日
kyou
[kyoh]
today
Means “today.” In this phrase, it sets the context as “for today.”
今日はよろしくお願いします。
Thank you in advance for today.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
Marks 今日 as the topic. Pronounced “wa.”
今日はお願いします。
Please take care of me today.
お願いします
o negai shi masu
please; I look forward to working with you
A very common polite phrase used when asking for help, cooperation, or beginning a relationship/interactions.
よろしくお願いします。
Please be kind to me / I look forward to working with you.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
Adds politeness to the following word.
お水をください。
Please give me some water.
願い
negai
[neh-gahy]
request; wish
Used in polite request expressions such as お願いします.
お願いを伝えます。
I convey a request.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the verb phrase します.
説明し ます。
I will explain.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and suitable for customers or staff.
案内します。
I will guide you.
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