Meaning
A polite term for helping or assisting someone with a task.
Cultural Background
Offering help is seen as a sign of maturity and social awareness. In international business, Japanese speakers use this to build rapport.
The 'O' Prefix
Adding 'o' is a quick way to sound more polite in Japanese.
Meaning
A polite term for helping or assisting someone with a task.
The 'O' Prefix
Adding 'o' is a quick way to sound more polite in Japanese.
Test Yourself
Which is the most polite way to offer help?
How do you say 'I will help' politely?
Adding 'shimasu' makes it a polite verb phrase.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesHow do you say 'I will help' politely?
Adding 'shimasu' makes it a polite verb phrase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is very appropriate.
Related Phrases
手伝う
synonymTo help (plain form)
協力する
similarTo cooperate
