Keigo

kouseioonegaidekimasudeshouka

Might I ask you to handle the proofreading?

Meaning

A very polite, humble request used with managers, clients, or anyone senior. The でしょうか softens it further.

When To Use

Client emailManager communication

Formality

Keigo

Common Mistakes

Reserve this level for genuinely formal contexts; overusing keigo with close teammates can feel distant.

Examples (12)

kaiginomaenikouseinojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the proofreading before the meeting.

kouseinoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the proofreading.

nennotamekouseinitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

kouseinitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the proofreading by email.

tantoushanikouseinojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

kouseihamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, kouseinouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the proofreading next week.

kouseigaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the proofreading is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, kouseioonegaishimasu.

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

kouseinitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the proofreading?

chiimudekouseinitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the proofreading as a team.

kouseinoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the proofreading.

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