Polite

tesutoshiyouoonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the test spec?

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)

kaiginomaenitesutoshiyounojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the test spec before the meeting.

tesutoshiyounoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the test spec.

nennotametesutoshiyounitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

tesutoshiyounitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the test spec by email.

tantoushanitesutoshiyounojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

tesutoshiyouhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, tesutoshiyounouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

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

tesutoshiyougaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

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

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, tesutoshiyouoonegaishimasu.

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

tesutoshiyounitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the test spec?

chiimudetesutoshiyounitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the test spec as a team.

tesutoshiyounoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the test spec.

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