Polite

dokyumentooonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the document?

Meaning

A softer request than 〜をお願いします, phrased as a question so the other person can respond. Good for peers and seniors.

When To Use

SlackEmailIn person

Formality

Polite

Common Mistakes

Rising politeness ≠ vagueness — still name the {M} clearly so the request is actionable.

Examples (12)

kaiginomaenidokyumentonojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the document before the meeting.

dokyumentonoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the document.

nennotamedokyumentonitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

Just in case, I will check the document once more.

dokyumentonitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the document by email.

tantoushanidokyumentonojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

I shared the status of the document with the person in charge.

dokyumentohamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

The document looks like it will take a little more time.

raishuu, dokyumentonouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the document next week.

dokyumentogaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the document is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, dokyumentooonegaishimasu.

Sorry to trouble you, but please take care of the document.

dokyumentonitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the document?

chiimudedokyumentonitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the document as a team.

dokyumentonoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the document.

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