Polite

seishooonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the clean copy?

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)

kaiginomaeniseishonojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the clean copy before the meeting.

seishonoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the clean copy.

nennotameseishonitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

Just in case, I will check the clean copy once more.

seishonitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the clean copy by email.

tantoushaniseishonojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

I shared the status of the clean copy with the person in charge.

seishohamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

The clean copy looks like it will take a little more time.

raishuu, seishonouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the clean copy next week.

seishogaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the clean copy is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, seishooonegaishimasu.

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

seishonitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the clean copy?

chiimudeseishonitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the clean copy as a team.

seishonoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the clean copy.

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