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