How to say “Please” in Japanese
The most common way to say “please” in Japanese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
お願いします
Frequently asked
How do you say "Please" in Japanese?
"Please" in Japanese is "お願いします". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "お願いします" written in Japanese?
Japanese uses the Hiragana, a syllabary. "お願いします" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "お願いします" in Japanese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "お願いします" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "お願いします" mean in English?
"お願いします" is the Japanese way of saying "Please" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Please" in Japanese?
Many languages — including Japanese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "お願いします" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Japanese spoken?
Japanese is spoken by an estimated 128 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Japanese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Japanese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "お願いします" or any other Japanese text.