How to Say ‘Please do’ in Japanese
してください
shi te kudasai
[shee teh koo-dah-sai]
💬 Usage Tip: [してください] is the polite way to say “please do.” It is common, useful, and softer than a direct command. A classic survival phrase!
🇯🇵 In Japan: Polite request forms are very important in Japanese. [してください] helps you sound respectful in many everyday situations.
Phrase Breakdown
し
shi
[shee]
do
The stem of する, used in polite requests.
ゆっくりしてください。
Please take it easy.
て
te
[teh]
-te form ending
Connects to ください to make a polite request.
ゆっくりしてください。
Please take it easy.
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sai]
please
Used after te-form to politely ask someone to do something.
ゆっくりしてください。
Please take it easy.
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