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May 19, 2016 · When you talk to someone you consider to be obviously inferior to you. Ex. いい加減にして くれ 。 = Ii kagen ni shite kure. = Give me a break! / That’s enough! ***** ★ Asking a favor: I know I am a cat but let’s say I want someone to take me out for a walk. * 私を散歩に連れて行く = Watashi wo sanpo ni tsurete iku
- 「~ください」- A Special Conjugation of 「くださる」
- Using 「~なさい」 to Make Firm But Polite Requests
- The Command Form
(1) それをください。- Please give me that. (2) それをくれる?- Can you give me that? As you can see 「ください」 is a direct request for something while 「くれる」 is used as a question asking for someone to give something. However, itis similar to 「くれる」 in that you can make a request for an action by simply attaching it to the te-form of the verb. (1) 漢字で書いてください。- Please w...
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You can also drop 「さい」 portion of the 「なさい」 to make a casual version of this grammar. (1) まだいっぱいあるから、たくさん食べな。- There's still a lot, so eat a lot. (2) それでいいと思うなら、そうしなよ。 - If you think that's fine, then go ahead and do it.
Be sure to note that, in addition to the familiar 「する」, 「くる」 exception verbs, 「くれる」 is also an exception for the command form.
Presentation: 1. Start with a polite greeting: When asking for a favor in Japanese, it is important to begin with a polite greeting, such as «こんにちは» (konnichiwa) for a casual setting or «おはようございます» (ohayou gozaimasu) for a more formal setting. 2. Use honorific language: Japanese language has different levels of ...
Daniel: Miho, would you do me a favour? Miho: What is it you need? Daniel: I’m having some problems understanding some Japanese sentences on this instruction book. Miho: Leave it to me. Daniel: Could you tell me what this sentence says? Miho: It says, “If you don’t understand, ask a Japanese to translate this.” 2. Today’s Phrase
- Sumimasen. / Sorry, Pardon. [sumimasen] Sumimasen is an expression used when calling out to someone, apologizing lightly, and to convey appreciation. Before speaking to a stranger, first call out to them by saying sumimasen.
- Chotto ii desu ka? / Excuse me. [chotto i:deska] Ii desu ka? is an expression used when asking the other person if it is okay to do or ask them something.
- Eigo demo ii desu ka? / Is English ok? [e:go demo i:deska?] When it's difficult to explain your situation in Japanese, ask them this to see if they can understand any English.
- Chotto oshiete kudasai/Could you tell me. [chotto oshiete kudasai] Use these Japanese words when you want directions or there's something you don't know.
Aug 21, 2016 · Read on~. 1.Sumimasen onegai shitai kotoga aruno desuga~. Excuse me, I have something I would like to ask you~. (すみません、おねがい したいことが あるのですが). This is probably the first thing you would say to get someone’s attention. 2.Do shitemo oshiete itadakitai koto ga aruno desuga. I have something that I ...
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