🤝 Basics & Manners
How to say “Please / I kindly request” in Japanese
おねがいします
Onegaishimasu
normal / slow
Word-by-word breakdown
- おねがいonegairequest
- しますshimasudo
Usage & culture tip
Pair with any noun or gesture to politely ask for service, taxi routes, or items.
Good for: Everyday greetings and polite manners, useful from your very first day in Japan.