〜てはいかがですか: This phrase helps you suggest something politely. It means "how about doing...?" or "wouldn't it be good to...?" You use it when you want to be very respectful.

〜てはいかがですか

This phrase helps you suggest something politely. It means "how about doing...?" or "wouldn't it be good to...?" You use it when you want to be very respectful.

N4 KMT4FormalStandardAuxiliary ConstructionMixedMaking Suggestions PolitelyGrammar

Verb [て-form] + は + いかがですかPrimary

This phrase helps you suggest something politely. It means "how about doing...?" or "wouldn't it be good to...?" You use it when you want to be very respectful.

新しい方法を試してみてはいかがですか。

How about trying a new method?

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationWork & Career Business & Finance

一度、専門家の意見も聞いてみてはいかがですか。

How about trying to hear a specialist's opinion for once?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationMedicine & Health Education

そんなに思い詰めないで、少し休んでみてはいかがですか。

Instead of getting so worked up, how about trying to rest a little?

FormalNon PastNegativeSentence EndingInvitationEmotions & Psychology Medicine & Health

先日、部長に「この件は一度持ち帰って検討してみてはいかがですか」と提案しました。

The other day, I suggested to the department head, 'Regarding this matter, how about we take it back and consider it once?'

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

こちらの資料もご覧になってみてはいかがですか。

How about taking a look at this document as well? (respectful)

RespectfulNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationBusiness & Finance

This phrase is like offering a soft pillow. It gently suggests an idea. It lets the other person decide completely. This is good for talking to people above you at work. It shows respect.

This phrase is very polite. '〜てはいかがでしょうか' is even more polite. It shows more respect. '〜たらどうですか' is less formal. It is more direct. If you ask someone to do something for you, use '〜ていただけませんか'. That is a request, not a suggestion.

Watch out: Do not use this phrase with friends or family. It sounds too formal. It makes you seem distant. Use simpler phrases instead. For example, say "〜たらどう？" or "〜てみない？"

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜てはいかがでしょうか

This phrase is a very polite way to suggest something. You use it when you want to be extra respectful.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ませんか

You use this to ask someone to do something. It is a soft way to invite them. It means 'Won't you...?' or 'Shall we...?'

〜は (contrastive)

Marks an item for contrast, implying that the statement is true for the marked item but may not be for others, which can be stated or unstated. It is often used to soften a negative statement or to express partial agreement.

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〜てはいかがですか

This phrase helps you suggest something politely. It means "how about doing...?" or "wouldn't it be good to...?" You use it when you want to be very respectful.

N4 KMT4FormalStandardAuxiliary ConstructionMixedMaking Suggestions PolitelyGrammar

Verb [て-form] + は + いかがですかPrimary

This phrase helps you suggest something politely. It means "how about doing...?" or "wouldn't it be good to...?" You use it when you want to be very respectful.

新しい方法を試してみてはいかがですか。

How about trying a new method?

FormalNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationWork & Career Business & Finance

一度、専門家の意見も聞いてみてはいかがですか。

How about trying to hear a specialist's opinion for once?

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationMedicine & Health Education

そんなに思い詰めないで、少し休んでみてはいかがですか。

Instead of getting so worked up, how about trying to rest a little?

FormalNon PastNegativeSentence EndingInvitationEmotions & Psychology Medicine & Health

先日、部長に「この件は一度持ち帰って検討してみてはいかがですか」と提案しました。

The other day, I suggested to the department head, 'Regarding this matter, how about we take it back and consider it once?'

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeWork & Career Business & Finance

こちらの資料もご覧になってみてはいかがですか。

How about taking a look at this document as well? (respectful)

RespectfulNon PastAffirmativeSentence EndingInvitationBusiness & Finance

This phrase is like offering a soft pillow. It gently suggests an idea. It lets the other person decide completely. This is good for talking to people above you at work. It shows respect.

Watch out: Do not use this phrase with friends or family. It sounds too formal. It makes you seem distant. Use simpler phrases instead. For example, say "〜たらどう？" or "〜てみない？"

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜てはいかがでしょうか

This phrase is a very polite way to suggest something. You use it when you want to be extra respectful.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ませんか

You use this to ask someone to do something. It is a soft way to invite them. It means 'Won't you...?' or 'Shall we...?'

〜は (contrastive)

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〜てはいかがですか

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〜てはいかがですか

Patterns1

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Common Mistakes1

Compare with1

Less formal alternatives(1)

Prerequisites3

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