kudasai (ways to use it)

Laughing Larry · 12 Oct 2009

Hi,

sometimes I show people the way to a table to a part of the room while walking them to...i usually go something like: "this way please, let me show you the way..etc"

can I just say: "kochira kudasai" or "kudasay" while pointing with my arms the direction?

Also, can I use "kudasay" to say, "yes please go ahead!" I mean ppl sometimes ask to just look around...can I just say: "hai, kudasai"

thanks

Elizabeth · 12 Oct 2009

Laughing Larry said:
Hi,
sometimes I show people the way to a table to a part of the room while walking them to...i usually go something like: "this way please, let me show you the way..etc"
can I just say: "kochira kudasai" or "kudasay" while pointing with my arms the direction?
Also, can I use "kudasay" to say, "yes please go ahead!" I mean ppl sometimes ask to just look around...can I just say: "hai, kudasai"
thanks

Kochira e douzo

Douzo kochira e

undrentide · 12 Oct 2009

Laughing Larry said:
sometimes I show people the way to a table to a part of the room while walking them to...i usually go something like: "this way please, let me show you the way..etc"

can I just say: "kochira kudasai" or "kudasay" while pointing with my arms the direction?

No, you cannot use "kudasai" in that way, because "kudasai" means "please give".
You cannot apply it to all the "please" in English.

This way please: kochira desu. or (as leading the customers) kochira ni douzo.

Laughing Larry said:
Also, can I use "kudasay" to say, "yes please go ahead!" I mean ppl sometimes ask to just look around...can I just say: "hai, kudasai"

As mentioned, you cannot use "kudasai (please give)" in the same way "please" in English.
The closest Japanese word in this particular situation (to give customers your permission) is "douzo".
e.g.
Customer: "May I ~~~~?"
You: "hai, douzo".

Elizabeth · 13 Oct 2009

Books recommendations that look right up your alley. Good luck !

The Hospitality English-Japanese Dictionary (Paperback)

Amazon product ASIN 1862504482

The Easy Interpreter: A Japanese Phrasebook for the Hospitality Industry (Paperback)

Amazon product ASIN 1862504601

Laughing Larry · 13 Oct 2009

they look like really great books! must have for me! allthough I cannot seem to afford them now...first one is 150$ the second 999$!!!

thanks

espen180 · 13 Oct 2009

How about おねがいします (onegaishimasu)?

"Kochira e douzo onegaishimasu"?

Elizabeth · 13 Oct 2009

espen180 said:
How about おねがいします (onegaishimasu)?

"Kochira e douzo onegaishimasu"?

It's fine in this situation, too. And could also sound like "Please come here." An invitation to do something through you or your service. :?

Laughing Larry · 13 Oct 2009

well, yeah. Maybe it'd be better if I asked for permission...something like: "may I show you the way?" that's my favorite way of doing btw!

thanks

Elizabeth · 13 Oct 2009

Laughing Larry said:
well, yeah. Maybe it'd be better if I asked for permission...something like: "may I show you the way?" that's my favorite way of doing btw!
thanks

You're talking about Annai shimashou ? Will you come with me ? Can I show you ?

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