Meaning
A polite request to speak louder.
Cultural Background
Japanese speakers often avoid direct commands. Adding 'もう少し' makes the request feel like a suggestion. In business, you might add 'お手数ですが' (sorry for the trouble) before the phrase. Students are taught to be polite to teachers, so this phrase is standard.
Use 'すみません'
Always start with 'すみません' to be extra polite.
Meaning
A polite request to speak louder.
Use 'すみません'
Always start with 'すみません' to be extra polite.
Test Yourself
Which is the correct polite form?
____話してください。
Adverbs modify verbs; '大きく' is the adverbial form of '大きい'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises____話してください。
Adverbs modify verbs; '大きく' is the adverbial form of '大きい'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it is a standard request.
Yes, but add 'いただけますか'.
Related Phrases
聞こえません
similarI cannot hear.
もう一度お願いします
similarPlease say it again.
