Phrase lesson

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

Work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 want the other person to repeat the same information.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • Use it when you missed the content, not when the speed itself is the main problem.

Core words

  • もういちど: one more time.

Helper words and endings

  • おねがいします: polite request phrase. In practice, learn it as “please.”

Practical note

Asking once more is much safer than pretending you understood. In work settings, this helps avoid mistakes caused by unclear instructions.

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