How do you say "I would like to request" in Japanese?

"I would like to request" in Japanese is "お願いしたいです". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

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How to Say ‘I would like to request’ in Japanese

Q: What does "お願いしたいです" mean in English?

"お願いしたいです" means "I would like to request" in English. Usage tip: [〜したいです] means "I would like to do ~," so [お願いしたいです] is literally "I'd like to request." It's softer than a direct command and works well for reservations and special requests.

お願いしたいです

o negai shi tai desu

[oh neh-gah-ee shee tie dess]

💬 Usage Tip: [〜したいです] means "I would like to do ~," so [お願いしたいです] is literally "I'd like to request." It's softer than a direct command and works well for reservations and special requests.

Phrase Breakdown

お

[oh]

honorific prefix

A polite prefix that makes the request sound more courteous.

Example

お電話で確認したいです。

I would like to confirm by phone.

願い

negai

[neh-gah-ee]

request; favor

Comes from 願い and relates to asking for something politely.

Example

お願いしたいことがあります。

There is something I would like to ask.

し

shi

[shee]

Part of the verb する, used here to form 'to request.'

Example

変更をお願いしたいです。

I would like to request a change.

たい

tai

[tie]

want to

Shows the speaker's desire to do something, here 'would like to request.'

Example

デザートを追加したいです。

I would like to add dessert.

です

desu

[dess]

is; am; polite ending

A polite sentence ending used to make the statement formal and appropriate for service situations.

Example

お願いしたいですと伝えました。

I said that I would like to make a request.

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