〜を ください

Meaning

This grammar pattern is used to request or order something from another person. Place the object noun before を ください. It's commonly used when asking someone of lower status (like a shop clerk or waiter) to provide goods or services. You can also use おねがいします instead of ください when shopping or ordering at restaurants.

Formation

Examples

1. A:これを ください。
   A: Please give me this.

2. B:はい、かしこまりました。
   B: Yes, certainly.

3. A:82円の 切手を ください。
   A: Please give me an 82-yen stamp.

4. B:何枚ですか。
   B: How many do you need?

5. A:1枚 ください。
   A: One, please.

Summary

• Use 名詞を ください to politely request something from someone
• Commonly used with shop clerks, waiters, or people of lower status
• Can be replaced with おねがいします in shopping or dining situations