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ください (kudasai) — Please Give Me

ください is the polite way to request something. Place the item before it:

💬 Example: "コーヒーを ください" → "Coffee, please"

You can also use it with numbers and counters:

• みずを ふたつ ください → Two waters, please
• おちゃを ください → Tea, please

おねがいします (onegaishimasu) — Please

おねがいします is an even more polite alternative. It works the same way:

💬 Example: "おかいけい、おねがいします" → "The bill, please"

When to use which?

• ください → Standard polite request (most common at cafes)
• おねがいします → Extra polite, often used for services

Useful cafe phrase: すみません

Say すみません (sumimasen) to get the waiter's attention. It means "excuse me" and is essential at Japanese restaurants and cafes.