How to Say ‘Please’ in Japanese
をお願いします
o o negai shi masu
[wo o negai shi masu]
💬 Usage Tip: Combining a noun with [お願いします] (onegaishimasu) makes polite requests.
Phrase Breakdown
を
o
[wo]
object marker
Indicates the direct object of an action in a sentence.
ペンを取ってください。
Please fetch the pen.
お願い
o negai
[o]
request
To make a request or ask for something.
お願いがあります。
I have a favor to ask.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[o]
honorific prefix
Adds respect or politeness, especially to requests or offerings.
お金を借ります。
I borrow money.
願い
negai
[negai]
wish
The act of wanting or desiring something politely and formally.
彼によろしくお願いしました。
I asked him for a favor.
します
shi masu
[shi]
to do
Polite form of doing something.
勉強をします。
I will study.
Words in this phrase
し
shi
[shi]
to do
An auxiliary verb in requests meaning 'please do.'
手伝いをします。
I will help.
ます
masu
[masu]
will
Indicates the future tense or politeness in action requests.
それを持っていきます。
I will take that.
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