Meaning
A polite request for someone to go to a place.
Cultural Background
Politeness is key. Using 'kudasai' shows you are not being bossy. Staff use this to guide customers efficiently without sounding rude. Used to delegate tasks clearly while maintaining professional distance. Essential for tourists to get help from locals.
Te-form is key
Mastering the te-form is the most important step for polite Japanese.
Don't be too direct
Japanese culture values indirectness; always use 'kudasai'.
Meaning
A polite request for someone to go to a place.
Te-form is key
Mastering the te-form is the most important step for polite Japanese.
Don't be too direct
Japanese culture values indirectness; always use 'kudasai'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'to go'.
{空港|くうこう}へ_____ください。
The te-form is required before 'kudasai'.
Which sentence is polite?
Choose the correct polite instruction.
The 'te-form + kudasai' is the standard polite form.
Complete the taxi dialogue.
Passenger: '{駅|えき}へ_____ください。'
You want the driver to go to the station.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You want to let someone go first through a door.
This is the correct phrase for yielding movement.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises{空港|くうこう}へ_____ください。
The te-form is required before 'kudasai'.
Choose the correct polite instruction.
The 'te-form + kudasai' is the standard polite form.
Passenger: '{駅|えき}へ_____ください。'
You want the driver to go to the station.
You want to let someone go first through a door.
This is the correct phrase for yielding movement.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsNo, it is too formal. Use 'itte' instead.
Yes, it is grammatically incorrect and sounds strange.
Use 'kite kudasai'.
Yes, it is common in business emails.
Kanji helps distinguish 'iku' from other words.
No, 'kudasai' already means please.
No, only for people moving.
O-iki kudasai.
No, 'kudasai' is fixed.
Yes, if you are directing them.
Yes, but characters often use casual forms.
Use it in roleplays.
Related Phrases
{来|き}てください
similarPlease come
{行|い}きましょう
similarLet's go
{行|い}ってきます
builds onI'm going (and will come back)
{行|い}ってくださいませんか
specialized formWould you please go?
