Question
I’m planning a business trip to Japan and will be attending several meetings. How can I politely ask in Japanese, “Could you repeat that, please?” if I didn’t catch something during a conversation?
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 repeat that, please?
This is a respectful way of asking someone to repeat themselves, which is particularly important in business settings to ensure you have understood everything correctly. “Mou ichido” means “once more” or “again,” and “itte itadakemasu ka” is a polite way of saying “could you say it.”
You can use this phrase to ask for repetition. It is always a good idea to ask politely in Japanese culture, especially during business interactions, to show respect and maintain a good working relationship.
