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    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。(osoreirimasu ga, shoushou omachi itadakemasu ka?)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    formal

    How it works

    This is a highly polite and formal request. 「恐れ入りますが」 (osoreirimasu ga) is a humble expression meaning "I'm sorry to trouble you, but..." or "Excuse me, but...". 「少々」 (shōshō) means "a little bit" or "a moment," and 「お待ちいただけますか」 (omachi itadakemasu ka) is a polite request form of "can you wait?" using the humble auxiliary verb いたす (itasu) as いただく (itadaku) in a polite request structure.

    Sample sentences

    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。ただ今、担当者が席を外しております。

    Excuse me, but could you please wait a moment? The person in charge is currently away from their desk.

    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。確認に時間がかかります。

    Excuse me, but could you please wait a moment? It will take some time to confirm.

    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。すぐに参ります。

    Excuse me, but could you please wait a moment? I'll be right there.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Used when making a request that might inconvenience the other person, showing deference and apology for the imposition.
    politeness:Very high, formal and humble.
    literalTranslation:Though I am filled with awe/apology, could I receive the favor of you waiting a little?

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。ただ今、担当者が席を外しております。

    Excuse me, but could you please wait a moment? The person in charge is currently away from their desk.

    恐れ入りますが、少々お待ちいただけますか。確認に時間がかかります。

    Excuse me, but could you please wait a moment? It will take some time to confirm.

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