お願いします
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Polite noun phrase used to make requests. It combines the honorific prefix 『お』 (o) + 『願い』 (negai, 'wish / Request') + 『します』 (shimasu, polite form of 'to do').
Theme
At a local café, User is ordering coffee and pastries with the friendly barista, Yamada-san.
お願いします
おねがいします
please (lit., I request)
Basics & EssentialsGreetings & Expressions
Memory Hook
Imagine you're at a restaurant and want to order something. You say, 'Oh, nay, I see!' as in 'Oh, I request this!' — it sounds like 『お願いします』 (onegai shimasu, 'please').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『お願いします』 (onegai shimasu, 'please') is a polite and common phrase used in various situations, such as making requests, asking for favors, or placing orders. It shows respect and humility, often accompanied by a bow.
Forms
Base: お願いしますPolite noun phrase used to make requests. It combines the honorific prefix 『お』 (o) + 『願い』 (negai, 'wish / Request') + 『します』 (shimasu, polite form of 'to do').