てください

てください is used to make a polite request, asking someone to do something.

🔹 Basic Meaning

• “please do …”
• “could you …?”

🔹 When to use てください

• To ask someone to do something politely
• For instructions, requests, or directions
• Softer and more polite than the plain command form
• Very common in daily conversation (N5)

🔹 Simple Examples

ここに名前を書いてください。
→ Please write your name here.

ちょっと待ってください。
→ Please wait a moment.

ドアを閉めてください。
→ Please close the door.

もう一度言ってください。
→ Please say it one more time.

🔹 Difference (N5-friendly)

てください is a polite request, while the plain imperative form can sound strong or rude.

⭐ The Grammar Summary

• てください = “please do …”
• Used with the て-form of verbs
• Very common and important in JLPT N5