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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
手伝ってもらえますか
Romanization
Tetsudatte moraemasu ka
Pronunciation
teh-tsoo-daht-teh moh-rah-eh-mahss kah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
手伝ってもらえますか — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "can you help me".
Same situation
where is the bathroom
トイレはどこですか
Toire wa doko desu ka
Openhow much is this
これはいくらですか
Kore wa ikura desu ka
Opentoo expensive
高すぎます
Takasugimasu
Openi don't understand
わかりません
Wakarimasen
Opendo you speak english
英語を話せますか
Eigo o hanasemasu ka
Openwhere is the station
駅はどこですか
Eki wa doko desu ka
Opencan i pay by card
カードで払えますか
Kaado de haraemasu ka
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FAQ
You say "手伝ってもらえますか" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Tetsudatte moraemasu ka", and a simple pronunciation cue is "teh-tsoo-daht-teh moh-rah-eh-mahss kah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "teh-tsoo-daht-teh moh-rah-eh-mahss kah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Tetsudatte moraemasu ka".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.