Phrase lesson

How do you say "This one, please" in Japanese?

Shopping指差し購入

This one, please

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

これをください

これ を / ください

kore o / kudasai

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use これをください (kore o kudasai) when you can point to the item you want.

It works at shops, bakeries, convenience stores, counters, and stalls.

Chunk or pattern

Reusable pattern: 〜 を / ください

Replace with the thing you want.

Shopping examples:

  • これをください — This one, please.
  • ふくろをください — A bag, please.
  • レシートをください — A receipt, please.

Core words

  • これ: this.
  • ください: please give me / please.

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the thing you want.
  • ください: a direct but polite request.

Practical note

When you are not confident with item names, point and say これをください. The pointing carries the meaning, so the Japanese can stay simple.

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