How to Say ‘Please tell me.’ in Japanese
教えてください。
oshie te kudasai
[oshie te kudasai]
💬 Usage Tip: [教えてください。] is a standard polite request: “Please tell me / Please share.” Great for “Tell me your strengths.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Even interviewers use polite requests to keep the interaction respectful and balanced.
Phrase Breakdown
教え
oshie
[oshie]
teach; tell
The verb part meaning 'teach' or 'tell' in a request phrase.
答え方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to answer.
て
te
[te]
request form ending
The te-form ending that connects the verb to ください to make a polite request.
面接のコツを教えてください。
Please tell me the tips for interviews.
ください
kudasai
[kudasai]
please
A polite request word that follows te-form verbs.
自分の弱みの言い方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to talk about my weaknesses.
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