Japanese Word of the Day
お願い
/o-ne-GAI/ • noun — 8th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: a request or favor.
Examples
- ちょっとお願いがあるんですが。
(I have a little request.) - お願いだから助けてください。
(Please, I’m asking you to help me.) - 彼にお願いしてみてください。
(Please try asking him.)
Synonyms
- リクエスト
- 依頼
This word is commonly used when making a polite request for something from someone.
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