Polite

shiyoushooonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the spec document?

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)

kaiginomaenishiyoushonojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the spec document before the meeting.

shiyoushonoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the spec document.

nennotameshiyoushonitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

Just in case, I will check the spec document once more.

shiyoushonitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the spec document by email.

tantoushanishiyoushonojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

I shared the status of the spec document with the person in charge.

shiyoushohamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

The spec document looks like it will take a little more time.

raishuu, shiyoushonouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the spec document next week.

shiyoushogaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the spec document is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, shiyoushooonegaishimasu.

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

shiyoushonitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the spec document?

chiimudeshiyoushonitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the spec document as a team.

shiyoushonoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the spec document.

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