A1 Expression Formal

お願いがあります

Onegai ga arimasu

I have a request

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Meaning

Politically stating that one has something to ask.

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Cultural Background

The phrase is essential for 'reading the air' and maintaining harmony. Using 'gozaimasu' instead of 'arimasu' makes it extremely formal.

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Use 'chotto'

Adding 'chotto' makes the request sound smaller and less intimidating.

Meaning

Politically stating that one has something to ask.

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Use 'chotto'

Adding 'chotto' makes the request sound smaller and less intimidating.

Test Yourself

Which is the most polite way to say 'I have a request'?

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お願いがあります

Arimasu is the correct verb for possession in this context.

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Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the most polite way to say 'I have a request'? Choose A1

Which sentence is correct?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: お願いがあります

Arimasu is the correct verb for possession in this context.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is very polite.

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