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    皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします (minasama no gorikai to go-kyōryoku o onegai itashimasu - We request everyone's understanding and cooperation)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    very formal, highly polite

    How it works

    This phrase uses the honorific prefix 'go-' for 'rikai' (understanding) and 'kyōryoku' (cooperation), and 'itashimasu' which is the humble form of 'shimasu' (to do), used here as a humble auxiliary verb for 'onegai' (request). '皆様 (minasama)' is a plural honorific for 'everyone'.

    Sample sentences

    工事期間中、皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

    During the construction period, we ask for everyone's understanding and cooperation.

    イベントの成功のため、皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

    For the success of the event, we request everyone's understanding and cooperation.

    誠に恐縮ですが、皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

    We are truly sorry for the inconvenience, but we ask for everyone's understanding and cooperation.

    Quick facts

    structure:'[Person/Group] no [Honorific Noun] to [Honorific Noun] o onegai itashimasu' is a common pattern for requesting multiple things politely.
    politeness:Extremely high level of politeness, suitable for formal announcements, official requests, and business contexts.
    usageContext:Typically used in written communication (e.g., notices, emails) or formal public speaking. It conveys deep respect and a strong but polite request to a group.

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    Example

    工事期間中、皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

    During the construction period, we ask for everyone's understanding and cooperation.

    イベントの成功のため、皆様のご理解とご協力をお願いいたします。

    For the success of the event, we request everyone's understanding and cooperation.

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