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...?
Examples sentences :
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 | |
|---|---|
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 僕が大きいの1つ取ったよ、いくつかトマトを取りに行こうか？ |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 無人レジを使いましょうか？ |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | わかった、じゃあテスコに行こうか？ |
| We have an apron, why don't you wear it? | エプロンあるけど、どうして着ないの？ |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | どんな料理を僕に作って欲しい？ |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | じゃあ、ひとつ裏技を試してみようか？ |
| Shall we call them to make appointments for Saturday? | 電話して土曜日にアポを取りましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | それが印だよ、よかったら、、、 |
| 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 to sit by the window? | 窓側に座りたい？ |
| 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 a packet of 10 or 20, sir? | 10本入りでしょうか20本入りでしょうか？ |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | あなたも自分の携帯を使ったら？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 粉チーズを取りましょうか？ |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | サラダ食べたいかい、ケイト？ |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 50％ も値上げするなんて高すぎると思わないの!？ |
