Use these phrases at an office when registration instructions are unclear.
The idea
〜について伺いたいのですが introduces a polite inquiry. 〜ということでしょうか checks your interpretation; 〜ていただけますか politely asks the other person to do something.
Examples
- 登録について伺いたいのですが。I would like to ask about registration.
- 説明のこの部分が分かりません。I do not understand this part of the instructions.
- もう一度、説明していただけますか。Could you explain it once more?
- 書類の原本が必要ですか。Do I need the original document?
- 申込書はいつまでに提出すればいいですか。By when should I submit the form?
- これをこちらの窓口に持ってくるということでしょうか。So I should bring it to this counter, is that correct?
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Watch out
Do not assume a copy is accepted instead of an original, or that a deadline is inclusive. Ask the office to specify.
Try it yourself
登録__伺いたいのですが。(について/まで)
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について
について introduces the subject of the inquiry.
もう一度、説明して__か。(いただけます/あります)
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いただけます
いただけますか makes the request for an explanation polite.
こちらに持ってくる__でしょうか。(ということ/どこ)
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ということ
ということでしょうか checks whether your understanding is correct.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
登録__伺いたいのですが。(について/まで)
もう一度、説明して__か。(いただけます/あります)
こちらに持ってくる__でしょうか。(ということ/どこ)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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