N5verbte-formrequest

てください (te kudasai) - Please do

[Verb て] + ください

Quick answer

[Verb て] + ください means "Polite request". Mastering this N5 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Meaning

Polite request

Explanation

てください makes polite requests.

Examples

待ってください
まってください。
Please wait.
教えてください
おしえてください。
Please teach me.

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[Verb て] + ください

Which sentence correctly uses "てください (te kudasai) - Please do"?

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026