日本語
In English we use phrases to ask for something we want politely.
I'd like... = I would like... / Can I have...? / Could I have...?
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We use Would you like...? for offers (when we want to give something or help someone)
Examples sentences :
Notes for use of polite request / offer / suggestions :
'Would you like' has the same meaning as 'Do you want' but is a more polite way of offering something!
In English we use the question phrase 'Why don't you / we...?' to make a polite suggestion.
| Polite request / offer / suggestion example sentences | |
|---|---|
| Would you like some pills for your headache? | 頭痛用の薬飲みたい？ |
| Diego, we were just about to order some drinks, would you like something? | ディエゴ、何か飲み物を頼むところなの、なにか欲しい？ |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | わかった、じゃあテスコに行こうか？ |
| There are 3 types of parmesan, which one would you like me to get? | 3種類のパルメザンチーズがあるわ、どれがいい？ |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 前菜に何かお持ちしましょうか？ |
| Which one would you like? | どっちが欲しい？ |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | それが印だよ、よかったら、、、 |
| Yes, thank you, we would like to order half a duck with pancakes. | ええ、ありがとう。カモ肉を半分とパンケーキをいただけるかしら。 |
| What are you worried about? Why don't we just do it? | 何が心配なの？ どうしてそうしないの？ |
| Cate, why don't we ask Rocco to get us some wine? | ケイト、ロッコに何かワインを持ってくるように頼んだら？ |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | どんな料理を僕に作って欲しい？ |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | あなたも自分の携帯を使ったら？ |
| Come on dear, what would you like to drink? | あなたったら、やめてよ。何が飲みたい？ |
| Okay, shall we meet at the station at five? | わかった、僕たち5時に駅で会うのはどうかな？ |
| Would you like to sit inside or outside? | お席は店内またはお外、どちらをご希望ですか？ |
| Yes sir, what would you like to order? | かしこまりました。ご注文はいかがなさいますか？ |
| Would you like some thighs or drumsticks, then? | じゃあモモ肉やドラム肉がいいかしら？ |
| While we are here, shall we get the drinks, too? | ついでに、飲み物も買いましょうか？ |
| That's not bad, shall we start checking some houses, then? | 悪くないわね。それじゃあお家を探してみましょうか？ |
| Before we start, would you like me to play some music? | 始める前に何か音楽でもかけようか？ |
