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〜が欲しいのですが... — 注文と丁寧な依頼

I'd like... is your key to polite requests and sounding natural in English.
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Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds

Use 'I'd like' to sound polite and professional when asking for things or ordering food.

  • Use 'I'd like' + Noun for objects, like 'I'd like a coffee.'
  • Use 'I'd like to' + Verb for actions, like 'I'd like to go.'
  • Always use the contraction 'I'd' in spoken English to sound natural.
👤 + 🍦 + ❤️ = I'd like...

Overview

喫茶店に立って、心臓がドキドキし、英語で失礼に聞こえないか心配になったことはありますか？誰にでも経験があります。でも、ほとんどいつでもうまくいく簡単なフレーズがあると言ったらどうでしょう？それがI'd like…です。注文したり、お願いしたりするときに、丁寧に、そして自信を持って聞こえるための秘密の鍵です。
I'd likeは、自分が欲しいものをフレンドリーかつ丁寧に言う方法です。I wantの優しいバージョンだと考えてください。朝のコーヒーを飲むことから、お店で助けを求めることまで、日常生活で常に使われます。食べ物や飲み物を注文したり、サービスをリクエストしたり、やってみたいことについて話したりするのに使えます。これはI would likeの短縮形ですが、会話ではI'd likeの方がはるかに一般的です。これを使うことで、話している相手への敬意を示すことができます。あなたのリクエストが、要求ではなく丁寧な提案のように聞こえます。正直なところ、何かを買うときに何を言えばいいか迷ったら、とりあえずI'd likeを使ってみてください。ほとんど常に素晴らしい選択です。

How This Grammar Works

では、このフレーズの魔法は何なのでしょうか？それは「仮定法」と呼ばれるものに関係しています。wouldという単語（またはその短縮形'd）は、動詞likeをより間接的にします。厳しい事実（I want）を述べる代わりに、あなたは仮説的な願い（I would like this, if it's possible）を表現しています。この少しの距離感が、とても丁寧に聞こえる理由です。これは社会的な緩衝材です！あなたは物を要求しているのではなく、丁寧に頼んでいるのです。まるで動詞自体に小さな「please」を付け加えているようです。これにより、文全体の雰囲気が要求がましいものから敬意のこもったものに変わります。リクエストでありながら、会話のように感じられます。だからこそ、サービスの場面でとても役立つのす。相手を、物を持ってきてくれるロボットとしてではなく、一人の人間として見ていることを示すことができます。少しの丁寧さは大いに役立ちます、特に飛行機で窓際の席を取りたいときには！

Formation Pattern

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構造は美しくシンプルです。2つの主要なパターンを覚えておくだけでいいのです。
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物（名詞）をリクエストする場合：
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I'd like + a/an/some + [Noun]
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I'd like a coffee. (単数の数えられるもの)
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I'd like an apple. (母音で始まる単数の数えられるもの)
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I'd like some water. (数えられないもの、または複数のもの)
7
行動（動詞）をリクエストする場合：
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I'd like + to + [Verb (in its base form)]
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I'd like to make a reservation.
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I'd like to ask a question.
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I'd like to see the menu, please.
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そして、さらに丁寧にするために最後にpleaseを追加するのを忘れないでください！必須ではありませんが、常にあると良い印象を与えます。

When To Use It

このフレーズは、非常に多くの状況で使える万能ツールです。いつでも自然で丁寧に聞こえます。
  • 食べ物や飲み物の注文： これが一番の用途です。カフェ、レストラン、バーで使います。アプリでの注文にも使えます。「I'd like the cheeseburger and a cola.」
  • 店でのリクエスト： 店員に助けが必要なとき。「I'd like to try this on in a larger size.」
  • ホテルで： サービスを頼むとき。「I'd like a wake-up call at 7 AM, please.」
  • 予約を取るとき： 電話や直接で。「I'd like to book an appointment with Dr. Evans.」
  • 願いや願望を表現するとき： 希望について話すとき。「I'd like to travel to Japan someday.」希望に満ちたInstagramのキャプションでこれを見るかもしれません。
  • プロフェッショナルな場で： 会議で言いたいことを穏やかに述べるとき。「I'd like to add a point here.」これは「I want to say something.」と言うよりずっと柔らかいです。
基本的には、他の誰かから何かが必要で、そのことについて親切にしたいときならいつでも使えます。使いすぎるということはほとんどありません。

Common Mistakes

これは大きなポイントなので、はっきりさせましょう。最も一般的な混同はI likeとI'd likeの間です。
  • I like coffee. これは一般的な記述です。あなたが一般的にコーヒーを楽しんでいることを意味します。あなたについての事実です。今それを求めているわけではありません。もしかしたら、あなたはコーヒー専門のブログを丸ごと持っているかもしれません。私たちにはわかりません。
  • I'd like a coffee. これは特定の要求です。あなたが今、コーヒーを一杯飲みたいという意味です。あなたは注文しています。
間違い： バリスタにI like a coffee, please.と言うこと。
なぜ間違いか： あなたは自分の一般的な好みを伝えているだけで、飲み物を注文しているわけではありません。紛らわしいです。彼らはおそらく理解してくれるでしょうが、不自然に聞こえます。
訂正： I'd like a coffee, please.
もう一つは、would likeの方が良い場面でwantを使うことです。友達にテキストメッセージを送る？I want pizzaは大丈夫です。会ったばかりのサーバーに話す？I'd like a pizzaの方がずっと、ずっと良いです。より多くの敬意を示します。

Contrast With Similar Patterns

英語には物事を頼むいくつかの方法があります。I'd likeがどのように比較されるか見てみましょう。あなたがレストランにいると想像してください。
  • I want a burger.
  • 雰囲気： 非常に直接的で、ほとんど要求がましい。サーバーに対して失礼または子供っぽく聞こえる可能性があります。母親に何をすべきか指示しているようなものです。おそらく良い考えではありません。
  • 使う場面： 親しい友人や家族となら大丈夫かもしれませんが、サービスの状況では危険です。
  • I'd like a burger.
  • 雰囲気： 黄金律。丁寧で、明確で、敬意がこもっています。
  • 使う場面： ほとんどどこでも。安全で、常に良く聞こえます。
  • Can I have a burger?
  • 雰囲気： これも非常に一般的で丁寧です。純粋な質問です。I'd likeより少しインフォーマルです。
  • 使う場面： I'd likeが使えるほとんどの同じ場所でうまく機能します。フレンドリーな代替案です。
  • I'll have a burger.
  • 雰囲気： 自信があり、決断力がある。メニューを見た後など、決心がついたときに使います。丁寧で効率的です。
  • 使う場面： サーバーが「Are you ready to order?」と尋ねたとき、これは完璧な返答です。
ですから、I wantは危険な選択肢です。I'd like、Can I have、I'll haveはすべて安全で丁寧な選択肢です。I'd likeがその中で最も用途が広いだけです。

Quick FAQ

Q

I'd likeはフォーマルな状況でしか使えませんか？

全くそんなことはありません！地元のカフェや同僚との会話など、日常のインフォーマルな状況で全く普通です。丁寧ですが、必ずしもフォーマルではありません。

Q

I'd likeの代わりにI would likeを使えますか？

はい、使えます。I would likeは完全な形で、少しフォーマルで強調的です。しかし、話し言葉ではI'd likeの方がはるかに一般的で、より自然に聞こえます。

Q

誰かがI'd like a coffeeと言ったときの正しい返答は何ですか？

もしあなたがサーバーなら、「Sure, coming right up!」や「Okay, one coffee. Anything else?」のように言うでしょう。

Q

I'd likeは常に質問でなければなりませんか？

いいえ！これは肯定文です。あなたが欲しいものについての丁寧な陳述です。疑問符は、どうやって助けようかと考えている相手の顔に浮かんでいます。

Conjugating 'Would Like'

Subject Contraction Full Form Example
I
I'd like
I would like
I'd like a tea.
You
You'd like
You would like
You'd like a coffee.
He/She/It
He'd/She'd like
He/She would like
She'd like a water.
We
We'd like
We would like
We'd like to go.
They
They'd like
They would like
They'd like to stay.

Contractions vs Full Forms

Type Contraction Full Form
Affirmative
I'd like
I would like
Negative
I wouldn't like
I would not like
Question
N/A
Would you like...?

Meanings

A polite way to express a desire or to make a request without sounding demanding or rude.

1

Ordering Food/Drinks

Used in restaurants to tell the server what you want to eat or drink.

“I'd like the steak, please.”

“I'd like a large pizza.”

2

Requesting Actions

Used to tell someone what you want to do or what you want them to do.

“I'd like to check in.”

“I'd like to see the manager.”

3

Expressing Preferences

Used to choose between options politely.

“I'd like the blue one.”

“I'd like a window seat.”

Reference Table

Reference table for 〜が欲しいのですが... — 注文と丁寧な依頼
Form Structure Example
Affirmative (Noun)
Subject + 'd like + Noun
I'd like a pizza.
Affirmative (Verb)
Subject + 'd like + to + Verb
I'd like to sleep.
Negative
Subject + wouldn't like + Noun
I wouldn't like a drink.
Question
Would + Subject + like + Noun?
Would you like a menu?
Short Answer (+)
Yes, I would.
Yes, please.
Short Answer (-)
No, I wouldn't.
No, thank you.

フォーマル度スペクトル

フォーマル
I would like a glass of water, if you please.

I would like a glass of water, if you please. (Restaurant)

ニュートラル
I'd like a water, please.

I'd like a water, please. (Restaurant)

カジュアル
Can I get a water?

Can I get a water? (Restaurant)

スラング
Gimme a water.

Gimme a water. (Restaurant)

The 'I'd Like' Universe

I'd Like

Food

  • Pizza Pizza
  • Coffee Coffee

Actions

  • To pay To pay
  • To go To go

Travel

  • A ticket A ticket
  • A room A room

Politeness Scale

Direct (Friends)
I want... I want...
Polite (Public)
I'd like... I'd like...

Noun or Verb?

1

Is it a thing?

YES
I'd like + [Thing]
NO
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2

Is it an action?

YES
I'd like + to + [Action]
NO
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Common Objects

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Drinks

  • • Coffee
  • • Tea
  • • Water
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Services

  • • A room
  • • A taxi
  • • The bill
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レベル別の例文

1

I'd like a coffee, please.

I would like a coffee.

2

I'd like a menu.

I would like a menu.

3

I'd like a taxi.

I would like a taxi.

4

I'd like a salad.

I would like a salad.

1

I'd like to pay by card.

I want to pay using a credit card.

2

Would you like some tea?

Do you want some tea?

3

I'd like to see the room.

I want to look at the room.

4

We'd like to order now.

We are ready to order.

1

I'd like you to meet my manager.

I want to introduce you to my manager.

2

I'd like to know more about the job.

I am interested in job details.

3

I'd like to make a reservation for two.

I want to book a table.

4

I'd like to clarify one point.

I want to make something clear.

1

I'd like to have seen the look on his face.

I wish I had seen his expression.

2

I'd like to think that we are friends.

I hope/believe we are friends.

3

I'd like to suggest a different approach.

I want to propose something else.

4

I'd like to be considered for the role.

I want you to think of me for the job.

1

I'd like to have been given the opportunity to explain.

I wish I was allowed to explain earlier.

2

I'd like to think I'm not that naive.

I believe I am more clever than that.

3

I'd like to draw your attention to the fine print.

Please look at the small details.

4

I'd like to propose a toast to the bride.

Let's drink to celebrate the bride.

1

I'd like to have thought my contribution was valued.

I used to hope my work mattered.

2

I'd like to see anyone try to best that record.

I don't think anyone can beat it.

3

I'd like to believe in the inherent goodness of people.

I try to have faith in humanity.

4

I'd like to have been a fly on the wall during that meeting.

I wish I could have overheard them.

間違えやすい

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 対 I like vs I'd like

Learners often forget the 'd, changing the meaning from a request to a general preference.

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 対 I'd like vs I want

Both mean the same thing, but 'I want' is too direct for strangers.

`I'd Like...` — Ordering & Polite Requests 対 I'd like vs I'd love

I'd love is just a stronger version of I'd like.

よくある間違い

✗

I like a coffee.

✓

I'd like a coffee.

Without 'd, it means you enjoy coffee generally, not that you want one now.
✗

I want a coffee.

✓

I'd like a coffee, please.

Too direct and can sound rude to service staff.
✗

I'd like go.

✓

I'd like to go.

You must use 'to' before a verb.
✗

He'd likes a tea.

✓

He'd like a tea.

The word 'like' does not take an 's' after 'would'.
✗

Do you like a drink?

✓

Would you like a drink?

Use 'Would' for offering something now.
✗

I'd like a water please.

✓

I'd like some water / a bottle of water.

Water is uncountable, though 'a water' is becoming common in cafes.
✗

I'd like that you help me.

✓

I'd like you to help me.

English uses the 'Object + to + Verb' pattern, not a 'that' clause here.
✗

I'd liked to go.

✓

I'd like to have gone.

To express a past desire that didn't happen, use the perfect infinitive.

文型パターン

I'd like a ___, please.

I'd like to ___.

Would you like ___?

I'd like you to ___.

Real World Usage

Ordering at Starbucks constant

I'd like a tall latte, please.

Checking into a Hotel very common

I'd like to check in. I have a reservation.

Shopping for clothes common

I'd like to try this on in a medium.

At the Doctor occasional

I'd like to make an appointment for Tuesday.

On a Food App very common

I'd like to add extra cheese.

Job Interview occasional

I'd like to ask about the company culture.

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The 'Please' Rule

Always add 'please' at the end of 'I'd like' to reach maximum politeness.
⚠️

Don't say 'I'd liked'

Even if you are talking about the past, the phrase 'I'd like' usually stays in that form or changes to 'I would have liked'.
🎯

Use 'We'd like'

If you are with a group, say 'We'd like' to speak for everyone. It sounds very natural.
💬

Softening with 'Just'

Adding 'just' makes the request even softer: 'I'd just like a glass of water.'

Smart Tips

Start your sentence with 'I'd like' instead of 'Give me'.

Give me the chicken. → I'd like the chicken, please.

Use 'Would you like' to sound like a perfect host.

Do you want a seat? → Would you like a seat?

Use the 'I'd like you to' pattern to avoid sounding bossy.

Send me the report. → I'd like you to send me the report when you have a moment.

Remember: 'I like' = general hobby. 'I'd like' = specific request now.

I like a coffee (I am a coffee lover). → I'd like a coffee (I am thirsty now).

発音

/aɪd/

The 'd' sound

The 'd' in 'I'd' is very soft. It sounds like a tiny stop at the end of 'I'.

I'd-like

Linking

The 'd' in 'I'd' often links to the 'l' in 'like'.

Polite Request

I'd like a ↗ coffee, please ↘.

Rising on the object, falling on please.

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記憶術

I'D LIKE is the 'Polite Pike'—it always swims smoothly in a restaurant.

視覚的連想

Imagine yourself wearing a tuxedo or a fancy dress. When you are dressed nicely, you use 'I'd like'. When you are in pajamas at home, you can say 'I want'.

Rhyme

Don't be rude, don't be a hike, just say 'Please, I'd like'.

Story

A traveler named Tom went to London. He said 'I want beer' and the waiter was sad. Then Tom said 'I'd like a beer, please' and the waiter smiled and gave him a free snack.

Word Web

PoliteRequestRestaurantWouldLikePleaseOrder

チャレンジ

Go to a cafe today (or pretend to) and order three different things using 'I'd like...'. Don't forget to say 'please' at the end!

文化メモ

In the UK, 'I'd like' is almost always followed by 'please'. Omitting 'please' can be seen as very rude.

Americans use 'I'd like' frequently, but also use 'Can I get...?' which is slightly more informal but still polite.

Australians might use 'I'd love...' to show more enthusiasm for the choice.

The phrase comes from the Old English 'wolde' (past of will) and 'lician' (to please).

会話のきっかけ

“

What would you like to eat for dinner tonight?

“

If you could travel anywhere, where would you like to go?

“

What would you like to change about your city?

“

I'd like you to describe your dream job.

日記のテーマ

Write a list of 5 things you'd like to buy this month.
Describe your perfect vacation. Where would you like to stay and what would you like to do?
Write a polite email to a hotel asking for a room upgrade.
Reflect on your life goals. What would you like to have achieved by this time next year?

よくある間違い

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Test Yourself

Choose the most polite way to order. 選択問題

You are in a restaurant. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a salad.
'I'd like' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Fill in the missing word.

I'd like ___ pay by credit card.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We use 'to' before a verb after 'I'd like'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

He'd likes a glass of juice.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
After 'would' (the 'd), the verb 'like' never takes an 's'.
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

Arrange the words in the correct order:

All words placed

Click words above to build the sentence

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to make a reservation
The order is Subject + 'd like + to + Verb + Object.
Match the request to the context. Match Pairs

Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Hotel, 2-Restaurant, 3-Train Station
These are common nouns used with 'I'd like' in specific places.
Which question is an offer? 選択問題

You want to give your friend some water.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some water?
'Would you like' is the polite way to offer something.
Complete the negative form.

I ___ like any dessert, thank you.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: wouldn't
The negative of 'would like' is 'wouldn't like'.
Choose the correct B1 level structure. 選択問題

I want you to call me later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like you to call me later.
The pattern is 'I'd like + person + to + verb'.

Score: /8

練習問題

8 exercises
Choose the most polite way to order. 選択問題

You are in a restaurant. What do you say?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like a salad.
'I'd like' is the standard polite form for ordering.
Fill in the missing word.

I'd like ___ pay by credit card.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: to
We use 'to' before a verb after 'I'd like'.
Find the mistake. Error Correction

Find and fix the mistake:

He'd likes a glass of juice.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: likes
After 'would' (the 'd), the verb 'like' never takes an 's'.
Put the words in order. Sentence Reorder

like / I'd / to / a / make / reservation

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to make a reservation
The order is Subject + 'd like + to + Verb + Object.
Match the request to the context. Match Pairs

1. I'd like a room. 2. I'd like a table. 3. I'd like a ticket.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 1-Hotel, 2-Restaurant, 3-Train Station
These are common nouns used with 'I'd like' in specific places.
Which question is an offer? 選択問題

You want to give your friend some water.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Would you like some water?
'Would you like' is the polite way to offer something.
Complete the negative form.

I ___ like any dessert, thank you.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: wouldn't
The negative of 'would like' is 'wouldn't like'.
Choose the correct B1 level structure. 選択問題

I want you to call me later.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like you to call me later.
The pattern is 'I'd like + person + to + verb'.

Score: /8

Practice Bank

12 exercises
Choose the correct form 穴埋め問題

We ___ to visit the museum tomorrow.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Find and fix the mistake Error Correction

I'd like ask a question.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to ask a question.
Which sentence is correct? 選択問題

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: He'd like a coffee.
Type the correct English sentence 翻訳

Translate into English: 'Me gustaría saber más sobre este programa.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'd like to know more about this program.","I would like to know more about this program."]
Put the words in order Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like to book a table.
Match the beginning of the request with the correct ending. Match Pairs

Match the beginning of the request with the correct ending:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched
Complete the polite request. 穴埋め問題

We ___ to order some dessert, please.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: would like
Correct the impolite sentence. Error Correction

I want two coffees.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like two coffees.
Identify the correct way to ask. 選択問題

Which is the most polite way to ask for the bill?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like the bill, please.
Translate this common request. 翻訳

Translate into English: 'Me gustaría ir al aeropuerto.'

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: ["I'd like to go to the airport.","I would like to go to the airport."]
Form a polite sentence. Sentence Reorder

Arrange these words into a sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'd like some information, please.
Pair the polite request with its meaning. Match Pairs

Match the request with what it means you want.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: matched

Score: /12

よくある質問 (8)

Yes, the meaning is the same, but `I'd like` is much more polite and suitable for public places.

Yes, but it sounds very formal. In normal conversation, almost everyone says `I'd like`.

Only if a verb follows. `I'd like a coffee` (Noun - no 'to'). `I'd like to drink` (Verb - use 'to').

Yes, with close friends and family, `I want` is perfectly normal and not rude.

You can say `Yes, please` or `No, thank you`. You can also say `I'd love one!`

It is a contraction of the word `would`.

No, for the past you usually say `I wanted` or `I would have liked`.

Yes, it is very common in professional emails to make polite requests.

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In Other Languages

Spanish high

Me gustaría

Spanish uses a reflexive structure (It would please me).

French high

Je voudrais

French is a single conjugated verb, English uses a helper 'would'.

German high

Ich möchte

German 'möchte' is often treated as a modal verb.

Japanese moderate

〜をお願いします (-o onegaishimasu)

Japanese focuses on the act of 'humbly requesting' rather than 'liking'.

Arabic moderate

أود أن (Awaddu an)

Arabic often requires a 'that' clause (an) before the verb.

Chinese moderate

我想 (Wǒ xiǎng)

Chinese does not have a conditional tense like 'would'.

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