Priority Level 3

(-- o)kudasai

(〜を)ください

Give me (-), please.

Example

すみません、その りんごを ひとつ ください。

Excuse me, I'd like one of those apples please.

Tags for this word

Column Hot Care

'Tea, please.' 'Give us some tea.'

When receiving something one might say '…o kudasai', but there is also the word 'choudai' which means the same. This is used by both males and females, in relaxed, everyday settings. 'Okure' (used by the elderly talking to young people) and 'kure' (a rough, male expression) are also used.