How to Say ‘Then, that one, please.’ in Japanese
じゃあ、それをお願いします。
jaa sore o o negai shi masu
[JAH soh-reh oh oh neh-guy shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: Use 〜をお願いします to order anything: コーヒーをお願いします "A coffee, please."
Phrase Breakdown
じゃあ、それを
jaa sore o
then, that one
じゃあ (jaa) means 'well then.' それ means 'that,' and を (o) marks the object.
じゃあ、それを買います。
Then I'll buy that.
Words in this phrase
じゃあ
jaa
[JAH]
well then
Casual word used when making a decision based on what was said.
じゃあ、行きましょう。
Well then, let's go.
それ
sore
[soh-reh]
that
Refers to something just mentioned by the other person.
それは魅力的なお話ですね。
That sounds very appealing.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
The particle を marks the direct object of a verb.
チケットを二枚ください。
Two tickets, please.
お願いします。
o negai shi masu
please (I'd like it)
This is a polite request phrase. Say o-ne-ga-i shi-ma-su; the final 'u' is nearly silent.
お水をお願いします。
Water, please.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorific/polite prefix
A polite prefix that makes the expression sound more respectful.
ていねいに言うために、おをつけます。
To say it politely, you add o.
願い
negai
[neh-guy]
request; favor
願い refers to a wish or request, and in お願い it forms a polite request expression.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
し
shi
[shee]
do (stem)
し is the stem of する. With 緊張する = “to get nervous.”
緊張 し ないで。
Don’t be nervous.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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