How do you say "May I have your phone number?" in Japanese?

"May I have your phone number?" in Japanese is "お電話番号をお願いできますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "お電話番号をお願いできますか" mean in English?

"お電話番号をお願いできますか" means "May I have your phone number?" in English. Usage tip: Polite phrases in Japanese typically use [お] and [お願い] to frame requests gently.

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How to Say ‘May I have your phone number?’ in Japanese

お電話番号をお願いできますか

o denwa bangou o o negai deki masu ka

[o denwa bangō wo o negai deki mas ka]

💬 Usage Tip: Polite phrases in Japanese typically use [お] and [お願い] to frame requests gently.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Politely requesting personal information reflects cultural norms of respect and privacy.

Phrase Breakdown

お電話番号

o denwa bangou

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

honorific prefix

Polite prefix for requests.

Example

お貸しします。

I will lend.

電話

denwa

[denwa]

telephone

A device used for communication over distances.

Example

電話をします。

Make a phone call.

番号

bangou

[bangō]

number

A numeral or digits representing a quantity.

Example

番号を押します。

Press the number.

を

[wo]

object marker

Denotes the noun receiving the action.

Example

ペンを使う。

Use the pen.

お願いできますか

o negai deki masu ka

Words in this phrase

お

[o]

honorific prefix

Polite prefix for requests.

Example

お貸しします。

I will lend.

願い

negai

[negai]

wish, hope

To want or hope for something.

Example

願いを叶えます。

I will grant your wish.

でき

deki

[deki]

can

Expressing the ability to do something.

Example

できますか？

Can you?

ます

masu

[mas]

polite form

Indicates politeness in requests.

Example

できます。

I can do it.

か

[ka]

question particle

Makes the sentence a question.

Example

食べますか？

Will you eat?

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