Small requests and advice
Core words, Stage 3chunk 67 of 76Adverbs: manner and certainty
Lets you add favours, precautions and gentle advice to what you ask.
- nakayokugetting along; on good terms
- tsuide niwhile you're at it; on the way; also
- nen no tamejust in case; to be safe
- narubekuas much as possible; if possible
Mix-ups Nen no tame (just in case) gets mixed with mangaichi (if by some chance).
nakayoku
getting along; on good terms
From nakayoi, 'close'; nakayoku suru means to get along or be friends.
Kore kara mo nakayoku shite ne is a friendly 'let's stay friends'.
futari tomo, nakayoku shite ne.
Play nice, you two.
二人とも、仲良くしてね。
futari tomo, nakayoku shite kudasai ne.
Please get along, you two.
二人とも、仲良くしてくださいね。
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tsuide ni
while you're at it; on the way; also
Tacks an extra task onto something already happening; a common way to ask small favours.
Tsuide ni iu to means 'while I'm on the subject', adding a side point.
konbini iku nara, tsuide ni gyuunyuu katte kite.
If you're going to the store, grab some milk while you're at it.
コンビニ行くなら、ついでに牛乳買ってきて。
konbini ni iku nara, tsuide ni gyuunyuu o katte kite kudasai.
If you're going to the convenience store, could you pick up some milk too?
コンビニに行くなら、ついでに牛乳を買ってきてください。
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nen no tame
just in case; to be safe
Explains a precaution or a double-check.
Nen no tame kakunin shimasu, 'let me just double-check', is common at work.
nen no tame kasa motte ikou.
Let's take an umbrella just in case.
念のため傘持っていこう。
nen no tame kasa o motte ikimashou.
Let's bring an umbrella just in case.
念のため傘を持っていきましょう。
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narubeku
as much as possible; if possible
Softens a request or plan: try to, where you can.
Dekiru dake means the same; narubeku sounds a little softer.
narubeku hayaku kaette kite ne.
Try to come home as early as you can.
なるべく早く帰ってきてね。
narubeku hayaku kaette kite kudasai.
Please come home as early as possible.
なるべく早く帰ってきてください。
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