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English - Japanese
Please
pliz
Very common
~ 2300
~ 2300
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
どうぞ (douzo), お願いします (onegai shimasu), お願い (onegai), ぜひ (zehi)
Please meanings in Japanese
どうぞ (douzo)
Example:
Please take a seat.
どうぞお座りください。
Please help yourself to some food.
どうぞご自由にお取りください。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when offering or inviting someone to do something.
Note: This is a polite way to invite someone to partake in something.
お願いします (onegai shimasu)
Example:
Please help me with this problem.
この問題を手伝ってください。
Could you please call me tomorrow?
明日電話をかけてください。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when making requests or asking for favors.
Note: This phrase is very common and can be used in both formal and casual situations.
お願い (onegai)
Example:
I have a small request, please.
ちょっとお願いがあります。
Please listen to me.
私の話を聞いてください。
Usage: informalContext: Used in casual conversations among friends or family.
Note: This form is less formal and can be used in everyday situations.
ぜひ (zehi)
Example:
Please come to my party next week.
来週のパーティーにぜひ来てください。
I would love it if you could please join us.
ぜひ私たちに参加してほしいです。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to express a strong desire for someone to do something.
Note: This term conveys a sense of earnestness or strong encouragement.
Please's synonyms
Kindly
Kindly is a polite way of making a request or asking for something.
Example: Kindly send me the report by the end of the day.
Note: Kindly is slightly more formal than 'please' and is often used in written communication.
Could you
Could you is a polite way to ask someone to do something.
Example: Could you please pass the salt?
Note: It is a more indirect way of making a request compared to directly using 'please'.
Would you mind
Would you mind is a polite way to ask someone to do something, often used when making a request that might inconvenience the other person.
Example: Would you mind closing the window, please?
Note: It implies that the action being asked may be bothersome or inconvenient, unlike a simple 'please'.
If you could
If you could is a polite way to request someone to do something, often used when giving instructions or asking for help.
Example: If you could please complete the form and return it by Friday.
Note: It suggests a conditional request, indicating that the action is dependent on the other person's ability or willingness.
Please expressions, common phrases
Please
A polite word used to make a request or ask for something.
Example: Please pass the salt.
Note: This is the standard form of politeness when asking for something.
Please let me know
Used to request information or a response from someone.
Example: Please let me know if you need any help.
Note: This phrase indicates a desire for communication or feedback from the other person.
Please be advised
An official or formal way to give information or a warning.
Example: Please be advised that the meeting has been rescheduled.
Note: This phrase is often used in formal or professional settings to convey important information.
Please accept my apologies
A formal way to ask for forgiveness or express regret.
Example: Please accept my apologies for the mistake I made.
Note: This phrase is used when seeking forgiveness for a mistake or offense.
Could you please
A more polite way to make a request or ask for something.
Example: Could you please send me the report by tomorrow?
Note: Adding 'could you' before 'please' softens the request and makes it more polite.
Please note
Used to draw attention to important information or details.
Example: Please note that the deadline has been extended.
Note: This phrase is often used to highlight specific details that need to be paid attention to.
Please be on time
A request for punctuality or timeliness.
Example: Please be on time for the meeting at 9 AM.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the importance of being punctual or respecting a specific schedule.
Please everyday (slang) expressions
Pretty please
An exaggerated way to ask for something, often used playfully or when the speaker really wants a favor to be granted.
Example: Can you lend me your notes, pretty please?
Note: The addition of 'pretty' adds a sense of charm or cuteness to the request.
Mind if I
Used to politely ask for permission or to indicate a request in a casual manner.
Example: Mind if I borrow your pen for a sec?
Note: More informal than using 'please', can convey a friendly or relaxed tone.
Do you mind
A polite way to ask someone to do something, seeking their permission or cooperation.
Example: Do you mind closing the window?
Note: Slightly more formal and shows consideration for the other person's preferences.
Fancy
A playful way to suggest or propose something, often used in a light-hearted manner.
Example: Fancy lending me a hand with this task?
Note: Implies a sense of interest or desire, injecting a sense of fun into the request.
Any chance you could
A casual yet polite way of making a request, often used to seek help or assistance.
Example: Any chance you could pick up my dry cleaning, please?
Note: Combines casual tone with politeness, implying a level of hope or possibility in the request.
Please - Examples
Please give me a glass of water.
Could you please pass me the salt?
I would like to ask you a favor, could you please help me move this table?
Please grammar
Please - Interjection (Interjection) / (Interjection)
Lemma: please
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): pleased
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): pleasing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): pleases
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): please
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): please
Syllables, Separation and Stress
please Contains 1 syllables: please
Phonetic transcription: ˈplēz
please , ˈplēz (The red syllable is stressed)
Please - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
please: ~ 2300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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