japanese · Giving & Receiving · Lesson 101
Asking for Favors: Requesting Actions from Others
Master how to politely ask someone to do something for you, including consulting, arranging things, or ensuring safety, and discuss relationships.
I need to consult with someone about my future career path; could you please ask your friend, who is good at giving advice, to help me? We are on good terms, but I want to make sure my words are polite and that my plans are safe.
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word / language
Noun
A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
to consult / discuss
Irregular verb
One of two special verbs — する (to do) or 来る (to come). They follow their own unique patterns that you just have to memorize.
consultation
Noun
A word for a person, place, thing, or idea.
separately
な-word
A describing word that needs な when placed before what it describes. 静かな部屋 means “quiet room.” These change differently from い-words.
to be on good terms
Expression
A set phrase or greeting you use as a whole — like おはようございます (good morning) or すみません (excuse me).
safe / safety
な-word
A describing word that needs な when placed before what it describes. 静かな部屋 means “quiet room.” These change differently from い-words.
Grammar Preview
have someone do ~
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