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~te kudasai (please do)

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Use ~てください to politely ask someone to do something for you. It's one of the most common ways to make requests in everyday Japanese conversation.

How it works

  • Verb (te-form) + ください

Example sentences

  1. すみません、ちょっと待ってください。

    I'm sorry, but please wait a moment.

  2. 水をください。

    Please give me water.

  3. もう一度説明してください。

    Please explain once more.

  4. 名前を書いてください。

    Please write your name.

  5. ここに座ってください。

    Please sit here.

  6. 明日来てください。

    Please come tomorrow.

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