This is a polite way to ask someone to do something. It is like saying 'please do' in English.
Verb [て-form] + くださいPrimary
This is a polite way to ask someone to do something. It is like saying 'please do' in English.
危ないですから、ここで泳がないでください。
It's dangerous, so please don't swim here.
先生は生徒たちに、静かにしてくださいと言いました。
The teacher told the students, 'Please be quiet'.
恐れ入りますが、もう一度説明してください。
I'm sorry to trouble you, but please explain it one more time.
すみません、この荷物を棚の上にあげてください。
Excuse me, please put this luggage on the rack.
This phrase is polite. But it is a direct order. Other phrases are softer. They are like asking a question. This shows more care for the other person.
This is a polite request. It is more polite than just using the plain verb form. It is less casual than "~te choudai". For more respect, especially in business, use "o + verb stem + kudasai" instead.
Watch out: Do not use this with your boss. It can sound too direct. Use a different phrase for people above you.
Use this when you want to ask someone not to do something. You are making a polite request for them to stop an action.
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