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JLPT N4 Polite

〜te kuremasen ka

A polite way to request someone to do something for you; 'Could you please', 'Would you please', 'Won't you'.

Neutral, everyday "could you..." - casual-to-neutral request.

Formation

Explanation

The ～てくれませんか grammar point is used to ask someone politely to do something for you. It is formed by using the て-form of a verb followed by くれませんか. It translates to 'Could you please', 'Would you please', or 'Won't you' in English.

Example sentences

  • Could you please open the door?

    Doa wo akete kuremasen ka.

  • Would you please take a look at this?

    Kore wo mite kuremasen ka.

  • Won't you help me?

    Tetsudatte kuremasen ka.

  • Could you please come to pick me up tomorrow?

    Ashita, mukae ni kite kuremasen ka.

Polite Request (Could You Please)