Polite

youken'oonegaidekimasuka

Could I ask you to do the business?

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)

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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