How to Say ‘Please give me this.’ in Japanese
これをください。
kore o kudasai
[koh-reh oh koo-dah-sigh]
💬 Usage Tip: [ください] is the useful part for asking someone to give you something; put the thing before [をください]. The [を] is often said very lightly, so [これをください] may sound almost like [これください].
Phrase Breakdown
これ
kore
[koh-reh]
this
Used to point to something near the speaker: “this.” Very useful in shops and restaurants.
これをください、お願いします。
This one, please.
を
o
[oh]
object marker
The particle を marks the direct object of the verb. It shows what you want.
これをください、すぐ食べます。
Please give me this; I’ll eat it right away.
ください
kudasai
[koo-dah-sigh]
please give me
A polite request meaning “please give me” or “please.” Common when asking for items.
水をください、のどがかわきました。
Please give me water; I’m thirsty.
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