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    恐れ入りますが、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか。(osoreirimasu ga, mou ichido osshatte itadakemasu ka?)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    polite/formal

    How it works

    This phrase is a very polite way to ask someone to repeat what they said. 「恐れ入りますが」 (osoreirimasu ga) is a polite apologetic/prefacing phrase meaning "I'm sorry/Excuse me, but..." or "I'm much obliged but...". 「もう一度」 (mou ichido) means "one more time". 「おっしゃって」 (osshatte) is the te-form of 「おっしゃる」 (ossharu), the honorific verb for "to say". 「いただけますか」 (itadakemasu ka) is a polite request form meaning "could I receive the favor of you doing...?", making the whole phrase a highly deferential request.

    Sample sentences

    電話が遠いので、恐れ入りますが、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか。

    The phone connection is bad, so I'm sorry, but could you please say that one more time?

    恐れ入りますが、もう少しゆっくりおっしゃっていただけますか。

    I'm sorry, but could you please speak a little more slowly?

    申し訳ありません、恐れ入りますが、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますでしょうか。

    I apologize, I'm sorry, but could you please say that one more time?

    Quick facts

    politeness:This expression uses multiple layers of politeness (honorific verb おっしゃる, humble expression 恐れ入ります, and the polite request form いただけますか), making it very formal and deferential. It is suitable for business settings, interacting with superiors, or strangers.
    usageContext:Used when you didn't hear or understand something, and you need the speaker to repeat it, often implying an apology for your lack of understanding or inconvenience caused.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    電話が遠いので、恐れ入りますが、もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか。

    The phone connection is bad, so I'm sorry, but could you please say that one more time?

    恐れ入りますが、もう少しゆっくりおっしゃっていただけますか。

    I'm sorry, but could you please speak a little more slowly?

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