# please: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/please
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A1
Part of speech: adverb
IPA: /pliːz/
Katakana pronunciation: プリーズ

## Meaning 1: Requests
Used to make a request or ask for something politely. It turns a direct command into a soft, respectful suggestion.
### 日本語の意味
丁寧な依頼や要求をする際に使います。直接的な命令を、柔らかく敬意のある提案に変える役割をします。

### Examples
- Please close the door when you leave.
  - English: 出ていくときはドアを閉めてください。
- May I have some water, please?
  - English: お水をいただけますか？
- Could you help me with this, please?
  - English: これ、手伝っていただけますか？

## Meaning 2: Interjection
Used to express pleasure or satisfaction.

### Examples

  - English: He's a good boy, please!

  - English: Oh, please, that's the best news!

  - English: She finally finished the project, please!

## English equivalents
- please
- kindly
- if you would
- do me the favor of
## Japanese equivalents
- お願いします
- 〜してください
- どうか
## Common patterns
- **please + verb**: To make a polite request for someone to do something. Example: Please wait here.
- **verb + please**: To make a polite request for someone to do something, with 'please' at the end of the sentence. Example: Pass the butter, please.
- **if you please**: Used to express that you are giving permission or offering something, often with a touch of sarcasm or formality. Example: Take a seat, if you please.

## More from Anaversity
- [Japanese–English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english)
- [please in the English dictionary](https://anaversity.com/dictionary/english/please)
- [AI and agent access guide](https://anaversity.com/llms.txt)

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