Polite

kouseioonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the proofreading?

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)

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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