Have someone do something for one (humble) in Japanese

Definition

Definition in EnglishThe more respectful partner of てもらう: the speaker receives a favour from someone treated with respect.

Definition in Japanese「てもらう」と同じ意味で、相手を立てて、へりくだって言う表現。

Example sentences

• 手伝(てつだ)っていただけますか。🔊

  Would you mind helping me?

• 少(すこ)し待(ま)っていただけますか。🔊

  Would you mind waiting a moment?

Learn it in a lesson

• How to ask and say no politely in Japanese

have someone do something for one (humble) in other languages

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