Ask in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishTo ask someone to perform or refrain from an action, rather than ask them for information.

Definition in Japanese相手に何かをしてほしい、またはしないでほしいとお願いする。

Example sentences

• リタさんに、少(すこ)し外(そと)で待(ま)っていてほしいと頼(たの)まれました。🔊

  Rita asked me to wait outside for a moment.

• 看護師(かんごし)さんに、待合室(まちあいしつ)ではスマホを使(つか)わないでほしいと頼(たの)まれた。🔊

  The nurse asked us not to use our phones in the waiting room.

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• Reported speech in Japanese

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