Meaning
This pattern is used to make polite requests or ask for favors. It is the polite form of 'te-form + くれませんか' and represents the negative question form of 'te-form + くださる'. This pattern can be directly replaced with 'te-form + いただけませんか', which carries the same meaning and politeness level.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词て形 | 動詞（て形）くださいませんか |
| 替换形式 | 動詞（て形）いただけませんか |
Examples
-
展覧会の 準備を 手伝って くださいませんか。
Would you be willing to help me prepare for the exhibition? -
おいしい店を 紹介して くださいませんか。
Could you please introduce me to a delicious restaurant? -
お金を 少し 貸して くださいませんか。
Would you be willing to lend me some money?
Summary
- Forms polite requests by combining te-form + くださいませんか
- More polite than てくれませんか or てもらえませんか but can be replaced by いただけませんか
- Commonly used when asking someone of higher status or unfamiliar people for assistance or favors