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 to sit by the window? | 窓側に座りたい？ |
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | なにか持ってこようか？ |
| 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？ |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 僕も参加していい？ |
| Would you like me to walk you home? | 家まで歩いて送ろうか？ |
| 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？ |
| 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 some pills for your headache? | 頭痛用の薬飲みたい？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 粉チーズを取りましょうか？ |
| Or would you like to share half each? | それとも半分にしてシェアしたいかしら？ |
| Would you like a whole chicken, or do you want pieces? | チキンは丸ごとが欲しい、それともピースが欲しい？ |
| Anyway, would you like me to bring you the wine list? | とにかく、ワインのリストを持ってこようか？ |
| Anyway, would you like to go out for breakfast? | ところで、朝ご飯を食べに行かないかい？ |
| 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 leave, then? | じゃぁ行きましょうか？ |
| Would you like me to moonwalk as well? | 僕にムーンウォークでもさせたいんですか？ |
| Would you like any salad or sides with that? | ご一緒にサラダやサイドディッシュはいかがですか？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
