ください

Alternative writings: 下さい
JLPT:N5
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1Please (give me) — a polite request for something; the (irregular) imperative form of the honorific verb くださる.

ExpressionUsually KanaHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

水をください。

Please give me some water.

この資料を一部くださいませんか?

Could you give me a copy of this document, please?

すみませんが、メニューをください。

Excuse me, could I have a menu, please?

2Please (do ...) — attached after the te-form of a verb (or an honorific-prefixed noun) to politely request an action.

ExpressionUsually KanaHonorific or Respectful (Sonkeigo) Language

Examples

窓を開けてください。

Please open the window.

どうぞお入りください。

Please come in.

名前と電話番号を書いてください。

Please write your name and phone number.

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