The Most Useful Phrase in All of Japan
To say please in Japanese, say お願いします (onegai shimasu).
You can say almost anything in Japanese and people will understand, but add this one phrase and they'll actually WANT to help you.
お願いします
onegai shimasu
please
In this video
- If you only learn ONE Japanese phrase, make it this one. If you only learn ONE Japanese phrase, make it this one.
- It is "onegai shimasu". "Onegai shimasu" is like "please" on steroids.
- お願いします onegai shimasu Onegai shimasu.
- Handing a map to a stranger? Just say it. Handing a map to a stranger? Just say it.
- お願いします onegai shimasu Onegai shimasu.
- Save this, you will use it ten times a day. Save this, you will use it ten times a day.
Why this phrase
One phrase that replaces "please," "I request this," "do this for me," and "please help me." Essential for any interaction.
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