Phrase lesson

How do you say "Could you help me?" in Japanese?

Common支援依頼

Could you help me?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

てつだってもらえますか

てつだって もらえますか

tetsudatte moraemasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use てつだってもらえますか (tetsudatte moraemasu ka) when you need help from someone.

It is useful when you cannot complete a form, machine, payment, route check, or small task by yourself.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It is softer than a direct command and works well with staff or people you do not know.

Helper words and endings

  • てつだって: help.
  • もらえますか: asks if someone can do something for you.

Practical note

This asks for help generally. If you need a specific action, add or show the thing you are stuck on.

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