How to Say ‘Please do / take your time.’ in Japanese
してくださいね。
shi te kudasai ne
[shee teh koo-dah-sigh neh]
💬 Usage Tip: [してください] is a polite "please do," and [ね] adds a friendly, reassuring tone, like "okay?" or "all right?" Together, it sounds kind and caring rather than stiff.
🇯🇵 In Japan: In customer service, Japanese often uses soft endings like [ね] to sound gentle and welcoming. At a massage salon, this helps create a calm, comfortable atmosphere.
Phrase Breakdown
して
shi te
do / please do
The verb stem part used before polite request forms.
ゆっくりしてください。
Please do it slowly.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shee]
do
The stem part of する, used in polite request forms like してください.
そこはやさしくしてくださいね。
Please do it gently there, okay?
て
te
[teh]
and; do (te-form marker)
The te-form ending used to connect verbs or make requests. Here it helps form してください.
首を軽く押して、ていねいにしてくださいね。
Press my neck lightly, and please do it carefully, okay?
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
please do
A polite request expression used after a verb in te-form. Common for asking someone to do something.
腰を中心にしてください。
Please focus on my lower back.
ね
ne
[neh]
okay?; you know; please
A sentence-ending particle that adds softness, warmth, or seeks gentle agreement from the listener.
強すぎないようにしてくださいね。
Please make sure it is not too strong, okay?
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