How to Say ‘Please do (it)’ in Japanese
してください
shi te kudasai
[shee teh koo-dah-sigh]
💬 Usage Tip: [してください] is a polite request meaning “please do.” Attach to actions: [タッチしてください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Service Japanese often uses [〜してください] for clear instructions, especially at self-checkout screens.
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shee]
do (it) (request form part)
し is the stem of する; with てください it becomes a polite request: “please do …”.
タッチしてください。
Please tap.
て
te
[teh]
te-form connector
て connects to ください to make requests: V-てください = “Please do V.”
ここでタッチして、待ってください。
Tap here, and please wait.
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
please (give me); please (request)
In 〜てください, ください means “please (do it)” (polite instruction).
カードを入れてください。
Please insert your card.
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