Polite

kyuukeioonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the break?

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)

kaiginomaenikyuukeinojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the break before the meeting.

kyuukeinoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the break.

nennotamekyuukeinitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

kyuukeinitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the break by email.

tantoushanikyuukeinojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

kyuukeihamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, kyuukeinouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the break next week.

kyuukeigaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the break is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, kyuukeioonegaishimasu.

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

kyuukeinitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the break?

chiimudekyuukeinitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the break as a team.

kyuukeinoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the break.

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