Polite

mensetsuoonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the interview?

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)

kaiginomaenimensetsunojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the interview before the meeting.

mensetsunoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the interview.

nennotamemensetsunitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

mensetsunitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the interview by email.

tantoushanimensetsunojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

mensetsuhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, mensetsunouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the interview next week.

mensetsugaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the interview is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, mensetsuoonegaishimasu.

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

mensetsunitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the interview?

chiimudemensetsunitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the interview as a team.

mensetsunoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the interview.

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