







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 | |
|---|---|
| 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? |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 外で煙草を吸わないか? |
| 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。 |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | わかった、外の席に座ります。 |
| 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。 |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | シャルドネのボトルをひとつ買わない? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 無人レジを使いましょうか? |
| What would you like me to cook for you? | どんな料理を僕に作って欲しい? |
| Okay, shall we go to Tesco, then? | わかった、じゃあテスコに行こうか? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 現金お引き出しをご希望ですか? |
| Would you like me to take you out for dinner? | 夕食にでも出かけましょう? |
| Which one would you like? | どっちが欲しい? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| Do you mind if I join you? | 僕も参加していい? |