Polite

oshiraseoonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the announcement?

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)

kaiginomaenioshirasenojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the announcement before the meeting.

oshirasenoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the announcement.

nennotameoshirasenitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

oshirasenitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the announcement by email.

tantoushanioshirasenojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

oshirasehamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, oshirasenouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the announcement next week.

oshirasegaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the announcement is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, oshiraseoonegaishimasu.

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

oshirasenitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the announcement?

chiimudeoshirasenitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the announcement as a team.

oshirasenoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the announcement.

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