Phrase lesson

How do you say "Could you say that one more time?" in Japanese?

Common聞き返し

Could you say that one more time?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

もういちどおねがいします

もう いちど おねがいします

mou ichido onegai shimasu

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use もういちどおねがいします (mou ichido onegai shimasu) when you need the same thing said one more time.

It is useful when you missed a word, number, name, platform, time, or instruction.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • It asks for repetition, not necessarily slower speech.

Helper words and endings

  • もういちど: one more time.
  • おねがいします: a polite request, like “please.”

Practical note

If speed is the problem, use ゆっくりおねがいします. If you simply missed the content, use this phrase.

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