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How to Say ‘I have one request’ in Japanese

一つお願いがあります

hito tsu o negai ga ari masu

[ichi tsu o onegai ga ari masu]

💬 Usage Tip: Use this when making a polite request.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Requests often begin with humble introductions to show politeness.

Phrase Breakdown

一つ

hito tsu

one thing

Refers to one item or request.

Example

一つ買いました。

I bought one item.

Words in this phrase

一

hito

[ichi]

one

The number one, single unit or item.

Example

それを一つください。

Please give me one of those.

つ

tsu

[tsu]

counter

Used for general counting in Japanese.

Example

リンゴを一つください。

Please give me one apple.

お願い

o negai

request

A plea or petition.

Example

小さなお願いがあります。

I have a small request.

Words in this phrase

お

o

[o]

honorific prefix

Used to show respect before certain words.

Example

お金をください。

Please give me some money.

願い

negai

[onegai]

request

Asking someone to do something or for something.

Example

小さなお願いがあります。

I have a small request.

があります

ga ari masu

there is

Indicates existence of something.

Example

窓があります。

There is a window.

Words in this phrase

が

ga

[ga]

subject particle

Marks the subject of a sentence.

Example

猫がいます。

There is a cat.

あり

ari

[ari]

to exist

Indicates the presence or existence of something.

Example

時間があります。

There is time.

ます

masu

[masu]

polite verb ending

Makes a statement or request polite.

Example

手伝います。

I will help.

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