How to Say ‘Take me here, please.’ in Japanese
ここまでお願いします。
koko made o negai shi masu
[koh-koh mah-deh oh neh-gai shee mahss]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is what you say to a taxi driver while showing a map or phone screen. It's very natural and often easier than trying to pronounce a full address perfectly.
Phrase Breakdown
ここ
koko
[koh-koh]
here
Refers to this place or point.
ここで待ちます。
I will wait here.
まで
made
[mah-deh]
until / up to
Shows a limit or endpoint, such as 'up to here.'
駅まで歩きます。
I walk to the station.
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix used in expressions like お願いします.
お名前をお願いします。
Your name, please.
願い
negai
[neh-gai]
request / wish
Part of お願いします, a polite request expression.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of します, the polite form of 'to do.'
よろしくお願いします。
Please treat me favorably / Nice to meet you.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Polite verb ending used in common set phrases.
お願いします。
Please.
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