Vocab Info

N1 Auxiliary verb

ませplease, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Auxiliary verb

      1. 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,

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      2. 2.

        used to increase the politeness of a greeting

        Polite (teineigo) language

    All Forms

    ませまし

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    Examples

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      店員(てんいん):「はいはい!お()ちくださいませ!」

      Shop Assistant: 'Yes, yes! Please wait a moment!'

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      店員(てんいん):「ぜひ商品(しょうひん)をゆっくりご(らん)くださいませ〜。」

      Shop Assistant: 'Please take your time browsing our products.'

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      店員(てんいん):「いらっしゃいませ今日(きょう)(なに)をお(さが)しですか?」

      Shop Assistant: 'Welcome! What can I help you find today?'

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      女将(おかみ)宿泊(しゅくはく)(きゃく)に:「お(かえ)りなさいませ鎌倉(かまくら)はいかがでしたか?」

      The landlady greeted the guest: 'Welcome back! How was Kamakura?'

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      召使(めしつか)い:「いってらっしゃいませ、ご主人(しゅじん)(さま)!どうかご無事(ぶじ)で!」

      Servant: 'Please take care, Master! Stay safe!'

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