Question
I’m heading to a business meeting in Tokyo next week, and I want to ensure I have a smooth experience. How can I politely ask someone to repeat what they said in Japanese during the meeting if I didn’t understand it the first time?
Japango Editor Team
もう一度（いちど）言（い）っていただけますか。
Mou ichido itte itadakemasu ka?
Could you please say that again?
In a formal setting like a business meeting, it’s important to use polite language. “Mou ichido” means “one more time,” and “itte itadakemasu ka” is a polite way to say “could you please say it.” This phrase is very useful when you need clarification without causing any awkwardness.
For more informal settings, you might just say “もう一度言ってください” (Mou ichido itte kudasai), which is also polite but less formal.
