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