2.8 Asking Politely ~WO KUDASAI
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2.8 Asking Politely using ~WO KUDASAI
In Unit 1, we saw the particle WO (which marks the object of the sentence).
Now we will use the WO along with KUDASAI to ask politely for something.
Now we will use the WO along with KUDASAI to ask politely for something.
Asking Politely
[NOUN] WO KUDASAI is the polite way to ask for something.
KUDASAI is one of the many ways in Japanese to say "please."
The particle WO marks the object of the sentence. In this case, the object that comes BEFORE the WO is what you are asking for.
KUDASAI is one of the many ways in Japanese to say "please."
The particle WO marks the object of the sentence. In this case, the object that comes BEFORE the WO is what you are asking for.
In What Context?
Literally, [NOUN] WO KUDASAI means: [NOUN], please.
This expression can therefore be used to imply, "Please give me [NOUN]." or "Please pass me [NOUN]." or "Please, I want [NOUN]."
Based on the situation, you will be able to understand in what way someone is asking for the object.
This expression can therefore be used to imply, "Please give me [NOUN]." or "Please pass me [NOUN]." or "Please, I want [NOUN]."
Based on the situation, you will be able to understand in what way someone is asking for the object.
Pronunciation and Character Writing
Remember that the object marker particle "WO" is pronounced as "o."
The Hiragana symbol is NOT the same as this お。 You must type the Romaji "WO" to have the correct object particle "WO" displayed in Hiragana: を。
The Hiragana symbol is NOT the same as this お。 You must type the Romaji "WO" to have the correct object particle "WO" displayed in Hiragana: を。
Click on the "+" to see the translations of these requests.
Please give me the pencil.
Please give me the bag.
Please give me the eraser.
Kutsu wo kudasai! "Kutsu = "shoes"
In most Japanese establishments (the doctor's office, the dentist's office, traditional restaurants, people's homes, schools, etc), you must remove your shoes in the "genkan." The "genkan" is the entrance.
The places listed above will have indoor slippers for you to put on but at school, each student must have a pair of indoor shoes. The outdoor shoes are part of the school uniform. Even teachers must have a pair of indoor shoes, too!
In most Japanese establishments (the doctor's office, the dentist's office, traditional restaurants, people's homes, schools, etc), you must remove your shoes in the "genkan." The "genkan" is the entrance.
The places listed above will have indoor slippers for you to put on but at school, each student must have a pair of indoor shoes. The outdoor shoes are part of the school uniform. Even teachers must have a pair of indoor shoes, too!