Knowing how to ask someone to do something is an essential part of everyday Japanese. To make a polite request such as “Please close the door” or “Please wait,” you can use ～てください.
～てください
Please do (something)
JLPT Level: N5
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How to Use It
To ask someone to do something, put the verb into its て-form and add ください.
Although ～てください is polite, it is also fairly direct. It works well for straightforward requests, instructions, and situations where asking someone to take a specific action is appropriate.
Usage Pattern
[Verb in て-form] + ください
Example 1
ドアを閉めてください。
どあ を しめて ください。
Doa o shimete kudasai.
Please close the door.
Example 2
ここに名前を書いてください。
ここ に なまえ を かいて ください。
Koko ni namae o kaite kudasai.
Please write your name here.
Example 3
ちょっと待ってください。
ちょっと まって ください。
Chotto matte kudasai.
Please wait a moment.
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