Phrase lesson
How do you say "Please leave it here" in Japanese?
Please leave it here
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
ここにおいてください
ここ に / おいてください
koko ni / oite kudasai
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use ここにおいてください (koko ni oite kudasai) when you want a delivery person or building staff member to leave something here.
Chunk or pattern
- This is best learned as a practical chunk.
- Say it while pointing to the place.
- Do not worry about rebuilding the verb at the beginning.
Core words
ここ: here.おいてください: please put it / please leave it.
Helper words and endings
に: points to the place where the item should go.ください: makes it a direct polite request.
Practical note
This is especially useful for package delivery. Pointing to the spot makes the instruction much clearer.
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