You use this phrase to ask someone to do something. It is a very polite way to ask for help.
Verb [て-form] + いただけませんかPrimary
You use this phrase to ask someone to do something. It is a very polite way to ask for help.
この書類にサインをしていただけませんか。
Could you please sign this document?
明日の会議までに、このデータを分析していただけませんか。
Would you be able to analyze this data for me by tomorrow's meeting?
大変恐縮ですが、ここでは写真を撮らないでいただけませんか。
I'm terribly sorry to ask, but could you please refrain from taking pictures here?
部長に、この件をもう少し詳しく説明していただけませんか、とお願いしました。
I asked the department head, 'Could you please explain this matter in a little more detail?'.
恐れ入りますが、駅までの行き方を教えていただけませんか。
Excuse me, but could you please tell me how to get to the station?
This is like asking 'Wouldn't you mind?' in English. You are being extra polite. You show you understand if they cannot help. This makes your request softer.
This is more polite than "~te itadakemasu ka". It is easier for the other person to say "no". It is less formal than "~te itadakenai deshou ka".
Use this when you want to ask someone to do something very politely. It is for people like your boss or a customer. Do not use it with friends or family. It would sound strange.
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