Keigo

youken'oonegaidekimasudeshouka

Might I ask you to handle the business?

Meaning

A very polite, humble request used with managers, clients, or anyone senior. The でしょうか softens it further.

When To Use

Client emailManager communication

Formality

Keigo

Common Mistakes

Reserve this level for genuinely formal contexts; overusing keigo with close teammates can feel distant.

Examples (12)

kaiginomaeniyoukennojunbioshimasu.

I will prepare for the business before the meeting.

youkennoken, shouchishimashita.

Understood regarding the business.

nennotameyoukennitsuitemouichidokakuninshimasu.

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

youkennitsuitemeerudegorenrakushimasu.

I will contact you about the business by email.

tantoushaniyoukennojoukyouokyouyuushimashita.

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

youkenhamousukoshijikangakakarisoudesu.

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

raishuu, youkennouchiawaseoyoteishiteimasu.

We are planning a meeting about the business next week.

youkengaowarimashitara, gohoukokushimasu.

Once the business is finished, I will report back.

oisogashiitokoroosoreirimasuga, youken'oonegaishimasu.

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

youkennitsuitenanikagofumeinatenhaarimasuka.

Is there anything unclear about the business?

chiimudeyoukennitsuitehanashiaimashita.

We discussed the business as a team.

youkennoken, hikitsuzukiyoroshikuonegaishimasu.

Thank you for your continued help with the business.

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