Japanese phrase
___を教えてください。 ___ o oshi e te ku da sa i
Meaning
Could you tell me ___?
When to use it
Makes a polite request for specific information. It is useful with unfamiliar people or in service settings and has a gentle tone.
Example dialogue
住所を教えてください。 jū sho o oshi e te ku da sa i
Could you tell me your address?
東京都新宿区です。 tō kyō to shin juku ku de su
It is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.