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    恐れ入りますが、お名前を教えていただけますか。(osoreirimasu ga, onamae o oshiete itadakemasu ka?)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal, polite

    How it works

    This phrase is a highly polite way to make a request. 「恐れ入りますが」 (osoreirimasu ga) literally means "I'm sorry to trouble you, but..." or "I'm much obliged, but...", serving as a polite preamble to a request. 「お名前を教えていただけますか」 (onamae o oshiete itadakemasu ka?) is a humble request for someone's name, using the honorific 'お' (o) for 'name' and the polite potential form '〜ていただけますか' (te itadakemasu ka) meaning "could you please (do something for me)?".

    Sample sentences

    恐れ入りますが、担当者の方にお繋ぎいただけますか？

    Excuse me, but could you please connect me to the person in charge?

    恐れ入りますが、こちらの書類にご記入いただけますでしょうか。

    Excuse me, but could you please fill out this document?

    恐れ入りますが、ご予約のお時間は何時でしょうか。

    Excuse me, but what time is your reservation?

    Quick facts

    honorifics:Uses the honorific prefix 'お' (o) with '名前' (namae) to show respect for the other person's name.
    politeness:Extremely high level of politeness, suitable for formal situations or when addressing someone of higher status or a stranger. The use of '恐れ入りますが' indicates deference and consideration for the other person's time/effort. '〜ていただけますか' is a standard polite request form.
    usage_context:Often used in business settings, customer service, or initial interactions where formality is required before asking for personal information or favors.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    恐れ入りますが、担当者の方にお繋ぎいただけますか？

    Excuse me, but could you please connect me to the person in charge?

    恐れ入りますが、こちらの書類にご記入いただけますでしょうか。

    Excuse me, but could you please fill out this document?

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