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How to Say ‘I'll take this one, then.’ in Japanese

じゃあ、これをお願いします。

jaa kore o o negai shi masu

[JAH koh-reh wo oh neh-gai shi mahs]

💬 Usage Tip: じゃあ (jā) is a casual "well then" that signals you've made up your mind.

Phrase Breakdown

じゃあ、これを

jaa kore o

well then, this

じゃあ (jaa) means 'well then', a casual way to show a decision. Stretch the long aa.

Example

じゃあ、これを買います。

Well then, I'll buy this.

Words in this phrase

じゃあ

jaa

[JAH]

well then

Casual word used when making a decision based on what was said.

Example

じゃあ、行きましょう。

Well then, let's go.

これ

kore

[koh-reh]

this

Refers to something close to the speaker.

Example

これが私の家です。

This is my house.

を

[wo]

direct object marker

Marks the direct object of a verb.

Example

本を読む。

Read a book.

お願いします。

o negai shi masu

please; I'll take it

This polite request completes the purchase.

Example

お会計をお願いします。

The check, please.

Words in this phrase

お

[oh]

honorific/polite prefix

A polite prefix that makes the expression sound more respectful.

Example

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-gai]

request / favor

Main noun in the polite request phrase.

Example

願いがあります。

I have a request.

し

shi

[shi]

to do

The verb for carrying out or performing an action.

Example

そのことをしました。

I did that thing.

ます

masu

[mahs]

polite verb ending

A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.

Example

予約を確認します。

I will confirm the reservation.

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