How to Say ‘I'll take that one, then.’ in Japanese
じゃあ、それをお願いします。
jaa sore o o negai shi masu
[JAH soh-reh wo oh neh-guy shi mahs]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is how you'd naturally close the exchange once the pharmacist recommends something. It's polite but casual enough for any shop counter.
Phrase Breakdown
じゃあ、それを
jaa sore o
well then, that one
じゃあ (jaa) means 'well then' and shows a decision. それを (sore o) means 'that one' as the object.
じゃあ、それを買います。
Well 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
[wo]
direct object marker
Marks the direct object of a verb.
本を読む。
Read a book.
お願いします。
o negai shi masu
please
A polite request phrase: 'onegai shimasu'.
コーヒーをお願いします。
Coffee, 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
[shi]
to do
The verb for carrying out or performing an action.
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.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
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