Signification
Asking someone to pause or hold on.
Contexte culturel
Politeness is about minimizing the burden on others. Using the wrong level of politeness can be seen as unprofessional.
The 'Chotto' Buffer
Always add 'chotto' to make your request sound less like a command.
Signification
Asking someone to pause or hold on.
The 'Chotto' Buffer
Always add 'chotto' to make your request sound less like a command.
Teste-toi
Which is the most polite way to ask a stranger to wait?
Which phrase is correct?
The 'te-form' + 'kudasai' is the standard polite form.
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Aides visuelles
Politeness Levels
Casual
- • Chotto matte
Polite
- • Chotto matte kudasai
Business
- • Shōshō o-machi kudasai
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesWhich phrase is correct?
The 'te-form' + 'kudasai' is the standard polite form.
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Questions fréquentes
1 questionsIt is okay, but '少々お待ちください' is better.
Expressions liées
少々お待ちください
specialized formPlease wait a moment (business)
ちょっと待って
similarWait!