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 | |
|---|---|
| Would you like me to bring you anything? | なにか持ってこようか？ |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | わかった、外の席に座ります。 |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | シャルドネのボトルをひとつ買わない？ |
| 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 salad, Cate? | サラダ食べたいかい、ケイト？ |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 外で煙草を吸わないか？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ケイトはどちらに座りたい？ |
| 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？ |
| Alright, shall we book the table for eight thirty, then? | よし。それじゃあ 8 時半にテーブルを予約しようか？ |
| 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？ |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 前菜に何かお持ちしましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we check if they have that very special rice first? | その特別なお米があるかどうか最初に見てみようか？ |
| Or shall I prepare something for you? | それか、君のために僕が何か用意しようか？ |
| Would you like anything? | なにか欲しい？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| It's getting late, shall we leave soon? | もう遅くなってきてるし、私たちそろそろ行きましょうか？ |
