How to Say ‘Yes, please.’ in Japanese
はい、お願いします。
hai o negai shi masu
[high oh neh-guy shee mahss]
💬 Usage Tip: This combines [はい] + [お願いします] for a very natural accepting response.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Great for agreeing when staff ask if you want a set, drink, refill, or recommendation.
Phrase Breakdown
はい
hai
[high]
yes
Used to politely accept an offer or confirm a choice.
はい、お願いします。
Yes, please.
お願いします
o negai shi masu
please; I’d like that
A polite phrase used to make a request or confirm an order.
それをお願いします。
I’d like that, please.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorable prefix
Adds politeness to the request phrase.
お水をお願いします。
Water, please.
願い
negai
[neh-guy]
request / wish
Forms the polite request expression with お and します.
追加をお願いできますか。
Could I request an extra serving?
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the phrase お願いします, meaning 'please.'
お願いします。
Please.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Keeps the request polite and natural.
少なめでお願いします。
Please make it a smaller portion.
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