Phrase lesson

How do you say "Could you fix it?" in Japanese?

Home修理依頼

Could you fix it?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

なおしてもらえますか

なおして もらえますか

naoshite moraemasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use なおしてもらえますか (naoshite moraemasu ka) when you want to ask someone to fix something.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a useful request chunk.
  • Learn the whole line first.
  • It is softer than a direct command.

Core words

  • なおして: fix.
  • もらえますか: can you do it for me?

Helper words and endings

  • てもらえますか: a soft way to ask someone to do something for you.
  • ますか: polite question ending.

Practical note

Use this after saying the problem. For example: エアコンがうごきません。なおしてもらえますか。

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