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“写真撮ってもらえますか？” — how to ask someone in Japan to take your photo
At a sightseeing spot in Japan, ask “すみません、写真撮ってもらえますか？”. They'll say “いいですよ。はい、チーズ！”. The ending 〜てもらえますか works for almost any polite favor.
They say
いいですよ。はい、チーズ！
Sure. Say cheese!
You say
すみません、写真撮ってもらえますか？
Excuse me, could you take a photo for us?
What it means
- 〜てもらえますか？
- = Could you ... for me?
- Polite & easy
The ending means: could you do this for me? It's polite and easy.
Tip
Tip! Same ending, any favor. Like asking the hotel to keep your bags before check in.
Say it slowly
写真撮ってもらえますか？
sha · shin tot · te mo · ra · e · ma · su · ka
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