Vocab Info
N1 Auxiliary verb
ませplease, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.
Dictionary Definition
Auxiliary verb
1.
please
Polite (teineigo) language, imperative form of ~ます; attaches to the -masu stem of an honorific verb; used to make a polite request or demand,See Also:
Auxiliary verb
2.
used to increase the politeness of a greeting
Polite (teineigo) language
All Forms
ませ、まし
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
ま
せ
Examples
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店員:「はいはい!お待ちくださいませ!」
Shop Assistant: "Yes, yes! Please wait a moment!" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}
店員:「ぜひ商品をゆっくりご覧くださいませ〜。」
Shop assistant: "Please, take your time to look at the products." {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}
店員:「いらっしゃいませ!今日は何をお探しですか?」
Shop assistant: "Welcome! What are you looking for today, please?" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}
女将が宿泊客に:「お帰りなさいませ。鎌倉はいかがでしたか?」
The landlady said to the guest, "Welcome back. How was Kamakura, if you please?" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}
召使い:「いってらっしゃいませ、ご主人様!どうかご無事で!」
Servant: "Please take care, Master! I wish you safe travels!" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}
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