How to Say ‘Please do.’ in Japanese
おねがいします。
o negai shi masu
[oh neh-guy shee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: [おねがいします。] is a very useful polite phrase meaning 'please,' 'I ask of you,' or 'please do.' Its exact meaning depends on context.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase appears everywhere in Japan: when ordering, requesting, greeting, or asking for cooperation. It is a true everyday superstar.
Phrase Breakdown
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix added to make a word sound more respectful.
おなまえをおしえてください。
Please tell me your name.
ねがい
negai
[neh-guy]
request; wish
Comes from ねがい, meaning a request or favor.
ひとつおねがいがあります。
I have one request.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the verb します, meaning 'to do.'
これからよろしくおねがいします。
From now on, please treat me well.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
A polite ending used in formal and friendly-respectful speech.
またれんらくします。
I will contact you again.
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