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お願いします

onegaishimasu
phrase★Beginner— please
formal

A polite way to make a request or ask for a favor, often used in formal or respectful contexts.

お願いします、この書類をチェックしてください。

Please check this document.

お願いします、少し待っていてください。

Please wait a moment.

💡

This phrase is essential in Japanese politeness levels and is used to soften requests or commands.

Collocations

お願いしますpleaseお願いしますがI would like to requestお願いしますのでSo I ask

Synonyms

お願いしますがお願いしますのでお願いしますけど

Related Phrases

お願いしますがphrase
I would like to request
お願いしますのでphrase
So I ask
お願いしますけどphrase
But I ask

💡Pro Tip

Politeness in Requests

In Japanese, 'お願いします' is a key phrase for making polite requests. It is often used in customer service, business, and formal settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

While 'お願いします' is polite, it can be used in both formal and casual contexts. In very formal settings, you might use 'お願い申し上げます' (onegai mōshiagemasu) instead.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb '願う' (nega-u) meaning 'to wish' or 'to request', combined with the honorific suffix 'ます' (masu) to form a polite request.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from casual to formal. It is often used to soften commands or requests, making them more polite.

Word Breakdown

願う
to wish or request
root
+
ます
polite verb ending
suffix
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