How to Say ‘Tell me; teach me (te-form)’ in Japanese
教えて
oshie te
[oh-shee-eh teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [教える] → te-form [教えて]. Used to request or connect actions: [教えてください].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Direct “tell me” can sound strong; adding [ください] makes it polite and natural.
Phrase Breakdown
教え
oshie
[oh-shee-eh]
teach (te-form); tell me (te-form)
Te-form of 教える; used to connect actions or to make requests (教えてください).
道を教えてください。
Please tell me the way.
て
te
[teh]
te-form ending (connects/requests)
Marks the te-form; used to link verbs, make requests, give/receive help expressions, etc.
ちょっと待って。
Wait a moment.
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