Koohii o kudasai!
Kudasai
...o kudasai
...ni kudasai
...o ...ni kudasai
After learning many verb forms, we have a break. During this time, you can order a cup of coffee using a new verb form.
…o kudasai
Kudasai” translates to “please give me” in English. This word is specifically used for requesting something from someone or asking someone to do something. In this lesson, you will focus on requesting something from someone. As such, “kudasai” is considered a verb, but it does not conjugate and is always used in its base form, “kudasai.”
Interestingly, “kudasai” is derived from the verb “kudasaru,” which means “someone gives to me.” The verb “kudasaru” can only be performed by another person, not by the speaker themselves. Therefore, while “kudasaru” implies an action done by someone else for the speaker, “kudasai” is the form used when making a polite demand or request.
Image of verb “kudasaru”
Image of “kudasai” (demanding form of “kudasaru”)
Expressions
Koohii o kudasai. (Please give me some coffee.)
Tsumetai koora o kudasai. (Please give me some cold cola.)
Hon o sansatsu kudasai. (Please give me 3 books.)
Okane o kudasai. (Please give me some money.)
Chotto mizu o kudasai. (Please give a little bit of water.)
Word
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| …satsu | measure word for booklet |
| okane | money |
| tsumetai | cold |
| hon | book |
| mizu | water |
| chotto | a bit, little |
| kagi | key |
| ai | love |
| setsumeisho | instructions |
Exercise
Question
- Please give me a key.
- Please give me love.
- Please give me instructions.
- Please give it to me.
Anwswer
- Kagi o kudasai.
- Ai o kudasai.
- Setsumeisho o kudasai.
- Watashi ni kudasai.