Explain that you need help, make a specific request and thank someone.
The idea
手伝って is the te-form of 手伝う; 手伝ってください asks someone to help. 読んで is the te-form of 読む; 漢字を読んでください asks someone to read the kanji. ありがとうございます politely thanks the person who helped.
| Japanese | Meaning |
|---|---|
| すみません、手伝ってください。 | Excuse me, please help me. |
| この漢字を読んでください。 | Please read this kanji. |
| 日本語がよくわかりません。 | I do not understand Japanese very well. |
Examples
- すみません、手伝ってください。Excuse me, please help me.
- この漢字を読んでください。Please read this kanji.
- 日本語がよくわかりません。I do not understand Japanese very well.
- 道を教えてください。Please tell me the way.
- すみません、もう一度言ってください。Excuse me, please say it once more.
- ここにお名前を書いてください。Please write your name here.
- ありがとうございます。わかりました。Thank you. I understand.
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Watch out
A specific request is easier to act on than a vague one. ください is polite but can sound direct, so begin with すみません.
Try it yourself
Choose and fill the blank: すみません、_ください。(てつだって/てつだいます)
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てつだって
手伝って is the te-form of 手伝う; 手伝ってください asks someone to help.
Choose and fill the blank: この漢字を_ください。(よんで/よみます)
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よんで
読んで is the te-form of 読む; 漢字を読んでください asks someone to read the kanji.
Choose and fill the blank: _ございます。(ありがとう/さようなら)
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ありがとう
ありがとうございます politely thanks the person who helped.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose and fill the blank: すみません、_ください。(てつだって/てつだいます)
Choose and fill the blank: この漢字を_ください。(よんで/よみます)
Choose and fill the blank: _ございます。(ありがとう/さようなら)
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