How to Say ‘Please (asking a favor).’ in Japanese
お願いするね。
o negai suru ne
[oh neh-gah-ee soo-roo neh]
💬 Usage Tip: Casual “I’m counting on you.” For landlord/management, switch to [お願いします。] or [お願いいたします。].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Casual endings like [ね] are friendly, but in housing problems (like hot water), polite speech is safer.
Phrase Breakdown
お願いする
o negai suru
to ask (a favor) / to request
Common phrase meaning “(I) ask you / please (do it).” Used when requesting help or service.
じゃあ、それでお願いします。
Then, I'll go with that, please.
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
polite prefix (adds politeness)
お makes the request more polite, which is appropriate when speaking to your landlord or building management.
おお願いするね。お湯の修理、早めにお願いします。
I’m asking you, okay? Please repair the hot water as soon as possible.
願い
negai
[neh-gah-ee]
request / favor
願い here is part of お願いする (“to request”). Often used when asking someone to arrange something for you.
大家さんにお願いするね。明日来られるか聞いてみる。
I’ll ask the landlord, okay. I’ll see if they can come tomorrow.
する
suru
[soo-roo]
to do (verb)
Forms the verb お願いする (“to ask/request”). In conversation it can sound like “I’ll ask (them) for you.”
管理会社にお願いするね。
I’ll ask the management company, okay.
ね
ne
[neh]
okay? / you know (softening particle)
ね softens the tone and seeks agreement. “お願いするね” feels friendly: “I’ll ask, okay?”
お願いするね。あしたの十時に来てもらえるように。
I’ll ask, okay? So that they can come at 10 tomorrow.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager