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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, we'd like to sit outside. | わかった、外の席に座ります。 |
| 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？ |
| 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 moonwalk as well? | 僕にムーンウォークでもさせたいんですか？ |
| 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？ |
| Would you like anything? | なにか欲しい？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| 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 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？ |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 無人レジを使いましょうか？ |
| 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？ |
| Shall we smoke outside? | 外で煙草を吸わないか？ |
| Don't you think a 50% rise is too much!? | 50％ も値上げするなんて高すぎると思わないの!？ |
| 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？ |
| 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？ |
| I got one big one, shall we get some tomatoes? | 僕が大きいの1つ取ったよ、いくつかトマトを取りに行こうか？ |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ケイトはどちらに座りたい？ |
| 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？ |
