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JLPT N4 Polite

te itadakitai

Express a polite request or desire that someone does something for you.

Polite "I would like you to..." - a statement of desire rather than a direct question.

Formation

Explanation

The ていただきたい grammar point is used to express a polite request or a desire for someone to do something for you. It is formed by attaching いただきたい to the て-form of the verb. It is more polite than the て-form + ほしい construction.

Example sentences

  • I would like you to make copies of the documents.

    Shiryou wo kopii shite itadakitai desu.

  • I would like to ask for your assistance with this work.

    Kono shigoto wo tetsudatte itadakitai no desu ga.

  • If it is not too much trouble, I would like you to guide me.

    Moshi yoroshikereba, shidou shite itadakitai desu.

  • I was wondering if you could give me a ride to the station.

    Eki made okutte itadakitain desu ga.

Polite Request (Could You Please)