Basics
Lesson 41 — Would you mind?
Make a request with Would you mind, and answer one without agreeing to the opposite.
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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
Would you mind waiting a moment?
少しお待ちいただけますか？
Situation場面
Aoi asks a colleague she barely knows for a small favour.
アオイはあまり面識のない同僚に、ちょっとしたお願いをします。
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Takeaway
Mind means object. Not at all is agreement; I'd rather not is refusal.