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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 me to moonwalk as well? | 僕にムーンウォークでもさせたいんですか？ |
| 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 try a trick, then? | じゃあ、ひとつ裏技を試してみようか？ |
| 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？ |
| Why don't you use your own phone? | あなたも自分の携帯を使ったら？ |
| 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？ |
| I believe I can! Why don't you try helping me a bit? | きっとあるわよ！ ちょっとだけ手伝ってくれない？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 無人レジを使いましょうか？ |
| Erm, I was going to ask if you would like to come to Brighton with me tomorrow. | えっと、明日僕とブライトンに一緒に来て欲しいと頼みたかったんだ。 |
| 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 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？ |
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | わかった、外の席に座ります。 |
| 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 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？ |
| 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 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？ |
| 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？ |
