Japanese phrase
___までに___をお願いします。 ___ ma de ni ___ o o nega i shi ma su
Meaning
Please have ___ ready by ___.
When to use it
Makes a polite request to meet a stated deadline. It is common at work, school, and in everyday arrangements, and sounds softer than a blunt command.
Example dialogue
この資料はいつまでですか？ ko no shi ryō wa i tsu ma de de su ka
When is the material due?
明日までに資料をお願いします。 ashita ma de ni shi ryō o o nega i shi ma su
Please have the material ready by tomorrow.