Vocab Info

N1 Auxiliary verb

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

    Dictionary Definition

    1. 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,

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    2. Auxiliary verb

      2.

      used to increase the politeness of a greeting

      Polite (teineigo) language

    All Forms

    ませまし

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

    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!" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}

      • N1

      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 to look at the products." {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}

      • N1

      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 are you looking for today, please?" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}

      • N1

      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 said to the guest, "Welcome back. How was Kamakura, if you please?" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}

      • N1

      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! I wish you safe travels!" {please, used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.}

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