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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | デスクを窓の近くに戻しましょう？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Cate, why don't you go and get Pogo from the garden. | ケイト、庭にいるポゴを迎えに行ってみたらどうかな。 |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| 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 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？ |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | わかった、外の席に座ります。 |
| 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 salad, Cate? | サラダ食べたいかい、ケイト？ |
| 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？ |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 前菜に何かお持ちしましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we get the grated one? | 粉チーズを取りましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 僕も参加していい？ |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | どんな料理を僕に作って欲しい？ |
