Direct answer
日本語 · Japanese phrasing with romanization and natural tone notes.
手伝ってもらえますか
Romanization
Tetsudatte moraemasu ka
Pronunciation
teh-tsoo-daht-teh moh-rah-eh-mahss kah
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How to say “can you help me” in Japanese
Learn how to say "can you help me" in Japanese: 手伝ってもらえますか (Tetsudatte moraemasu ka), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 手伝ってもらえますか is polite and useful when asking someone to help you with a task or problem.
Examples
手伝ってもらえますか。
Can you help me?
すみません、手伝ってもらえますか。
Excuse me, can you help me?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "can you help me" word by word; use the full Japanese phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "can you help me" in Japanese?
Say 手伝ってもらえますか. The romanization is Tetsudatte moraemasu ka, and the pronunciation is teh-tsoo-daht-teh moh-rah-eh-mahss kah.
Is 手伝ってもらえますか formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. 手伝ってもらえますか is polite and useful when asking someone to help you with a task or problem.
When should I use "can you help me" in Japanese?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. 手伝ってもらえますか is polite and useful when asking someone to help you with a task or problem.