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 | |
|---|---|
| Shall we get the grated one? | 粉チーズを取りましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we try a trick, then? | じゃあ、ひとつ裏技を試してみようか？ |
| Would you like me to order you two something else? | 君たち二人にはなにか別のものを頼んでこようか？ |
| I would recommend you get some mussels. | 僕は君にムール貝を食べる事をお勧めするよ。 |
| Shall we move your desk back near the window? | デスクを窓の近くに戻しましょう？ |
| Shall we leave, then? | じゃぁ行きましょうか？ |
| Would you like to have anything as a starter? | 前菜に何かお持ちしましょうか？ |
| Would you like me to get us some coffee and muffins? | コーヒーやマフィン買ってきて欲しい？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Would you like some salad, Cate? | サラダ食べたいかい、ケイト？ |
| 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？ |
| 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。 |
| 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？ |
| 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 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？ |
| 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？ |
