How to say 'Please' in Japanese | どうか

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The Japanese word for Please is 'Douka', written as どうか in Japanese.

word

どうか

Meaning

Please

Reading

Douka

Explanation

The Japanese adverb 'どうか (どうか)' is used to make a polite request or plea, often conveying a sense of urgency or desperation. It can be translated as 'please' but carries a stronger emotional tone, implying that the speaker is earnestly asking for something. For example: please help me「どうか助けてください」(どうかたすけてください). please consider my request「どうか私の願いを聞いてください」(どうかわたしのねがいをきいてください). This word is often used in formal or serious situations, such as when asking for a favor or making a heartfelt appeal.

Part Of Speech

adverb

Frequency

5409

Composition

hiragana

Handwriting

Hiragana in the Word どうか

This word contains 3 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

ど

Reading

hiragana

う

Reading

hiragana

か

Reading

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'Douka' means 'Please' .

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