おかわりをください
okawari o kudasai
In Japanese, "more please" is said as おかわりをください (okawari o kudasai).
This phrase is used specifically to request another serving or a refill of food or drink that you have already been consuming. It is not used to ask for more of a different type of item.
What does it mean word for word?
The word おかわり literally refers to another serving or a refill. The particle を marks おかわり as the direct object of the verb ください, which means "please give."
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The full phrase おかわりをください is a polite way to make your request and is suitable for use in restaurants or when speaking to people you are not close to. In casual settings, such as with friends or family, you can simply say おかわり to mean "more" or "another serving."
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle を in おかわりをください functions to mark おかわり as the direct object of the verb ください.
How do you pronounce it?
okawari o kudasai
Did you know?
- While おかわり is for refills, Japanese has a separate word for 'more' when talking about quantity or intensity, which is もっと. Using the latter for food can make a speaker sound like a spoiled child.
- In Japan, it is common for a host to offer おかわり several times before a guest accepts, as refusing initially is often seen as a sign of modesty.
- At some traditional eateries, the act of requesting おかわり for rice is seen as a high compliment to the chef's skill.
Examples in context
- ライスをもうちょっとお願(ねが)いします。Please give me a bit more rice.
- コーヒーもっとください。Please give me more coffee.
- ご飯のおかわりをください。Gohan no okawari o kudasai.More rice, please.
- お茶のおかわりをください。Ocha no okawari o kudasai.More tea, please.
- スープのおかわりをください。Suupu no okawari o kudasai.More soup, please.
Example conversation
Hime and Youta are eating dinner at home.
- 陽葵 Himariこのスープ、すごく美味しいね。kono supu, sugoku oishii ne.This soup is really delicious.
- 陽太 Yotaよかった。もっと食べる？yokatta. motto taberu?I'm glad. Do you want more?
- 陽葵 Himariうん、おかわりをください。un, okawari o kudasai.Yes, more please.
- 陽太 Yotaいいよ。すぐに準備するね。ii yo. sugu ni junbi suru ne.Sure. I'll get it ready right away.
