VocabJLPT N3
please
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. please
A polite phrase used when making a request or asking someone for a favor. It literally means "please do this for me" and is one of the most essential expressions in Japanese, used in formal and everyday situations alike.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you have time, could you walk the dog for me?

Sentence 2

Wait, you're blaming this on me? Please stop!

Sentence 3

"Sorry I'm late." "Please be on time next time!"

Sentence 4

Could you bring those bags upstairs for me?

Sentence 5

Wait, please don't touch that right now!