〜Vていただけませんか
- Pattern
- 〜Vていただけませんか
- Level
- N4
- Reading
- ていただけませんか
- Meaning
- Could you please do ~ for me? (very polite request)
- Attaches to
- Verb (te-form)
- Nuance & register
A very polite and indirect way to ask someone to do a favor. It implies gratitude and respect, often used when asking someone of higher status or a stranger.
- Example
この荷物を持っていただけませんか。
- Easily confused with
「〜てください」 (direct command/request) vs. 「〜ていただけませんか」 (highly deferential and indirect request, suitable for superiors or strangers).