Basics
Lesson 43 — Asking more politely with a longer question
Turn a direct question into an indirect one, keeping statement word order inside.
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You can make a request or grant permission politely, using words such as would and could.
Would や Could などを使って、依頼や許可を丁寧に伝えることができる。
Phrase of the day今日のフレーズ
Could you tell me where the station is?
駅がどこか教えていただけますか？
Situation場面
Mao stops someone on a street she does not know.
マオは知らない街で人に声をかけます。
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Takeaway
Wrap it, then use statement order inside. That is the whole rule.