







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 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 some pills for your headache? | 頭痛用の薬飲みたい? |
| Where would you like to sit, Cate? | ケイトはどちらに座りたい? |
| 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? |
| 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? |
| It must be a sign, why don't you... | それが印だよ、よかったら、、、 |
| 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? |
| Shall we use the self-checkout? | 無人レジを使いましょうか? |
| 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? |
| Would you like to get some cashback? | 現金お引き出しをご希望ですか? |
| Shall we get a bottle of chardonnay? | シャルドネのボトルをひとつ買わない? |
| 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 smoke outside? | 外で煙草を吸わないか? |
| 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 me to walk you home? | 家まで歩いて送ろうか? |
| 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 bring you anything? | なにか持ってこようか? |
| Which one would you like? | どっちが欲しい? |
| 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。 |
| 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? |