How do you say "Can you please" in Japanese?

"Can you please" in Japanese is "をお願いできますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "をお願いできますか" mean in English?

"をお願いできますか" means "Can you please" in English. Usage tip: A polite way to make requests.

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How to Say ‘Can you please’ in Japanese

をお願いできますか

o o negai deki masu ka

[o o- ne-gai de-ki ma-su ka]

💬 Usage Tip: A polite way to make requests.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese tend to use polite and humble language when making requests.

Phrase Breakdown

を

[o]

object marker

Indicates the object of an action.

Example

それをお願いします。

Please do that.

お願い

o negai

Please / Request

A phrase used to make polite requests or ask for favors.

Example

助けをお願いしました。

I asked for help.

Words in this phrase

お

[o-]

Honorific prefix

Used to show respect.

Example

お手伝いします。

I will help.

願い

negai

[ne-gai]

Wish, request

Used to make a request or ask for a favor.

Example

東京駅までお願いします。

To Tokyo Station, please.

できます

deki masu

Can

The ability or possibility to do something.

Example

歌えますか？

Can you sing?

Words in this phrase

でき

deki

[de-ki]

can

Indicates ability or possibility.

Example

手伝いができますか？

Can you help?

ます

masu

[ma-su]

will

Shows willingness or determination.

Example

すぐ行きます。

I will go soon.

か

[ka]

Used to form a question.

Example

質問がありますか？

Do you have a question?

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