Use もう一度お願いします in formal or polite situations when you need a repeat, and pair it with an apology if appropriate.
Use もう一度お願いします in formal or polite situations when you need a repeat, and pair it with an apology if appropriate.
Dropping the polite ください makes the request sound abrupt, as in もう一度お願いします without a preceding apology.
From もう (again), 一度 (once), and お願いします (please), forming a courteous request.
What does もう一度お願いします mean?
It means “please say it again” or “could you repeat that?” in a polite way.
When should I use もう一度お願いします?
Use it when you didn’t hear or understand what was said and need the speaker to repeat.
Is もう一度お願いします formal or casual?
It is polite and suitable for both formal and informal contexts, but more common in respectful situations.
Can I replace もう一度お願いします with もう一度言って?
You can, but もう一度お願いします is more polite; もう一度言って is casual.
How do I say もう一度お願いします in a business email?
Write 「お手数ですが、もう一度お願いします」 to politely ask for a repeat.
What is the difference between もう一度お願いします and 再度お願いします?
Both ask for a repeat, but 再度お願いします sounds slightly more formal.
Is it okay to use もう一度お願いします with friends?
Yes, it’s polite but can be used with friends when you need clarification.
Does もう一度お願いします only apply to spoken words?
It can also be used for actions, like asking someone to redo a task.
What is the proper intonation for もう一度お願いします?
Speak it with a gentle rising intonation to convey politeness.
Can I shorten もう一度お願いします?
You may say 「もう一度」 in very casual settings, but the full phrase is preferred for politeness.