B does C for A
19
「塩を取っていただけませんか」「はい、どうぞ」
"Would you pass me the salt, please?" "Here you are."
12
NHKへの行き方を教えていただけませんか。
Can you direct me to NHK?
9
9時に来ていただきたいのですが。
I'd like for you to come at nine.
16
あなたに庭の手入れを手伝っていただきたいのですが。
I would like you to assist me with my gardening.
17
あなたの机を使わせていただけますか。
Could I use (would you let me use) your desk?
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Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
見せていただく ((do me the favor of) showing me)
Notes
This is the humble form of ~てもらう
Related Expressions
いただく
てくださる
てさしあげる
てもらう
てくださる
てさしあげる
てもらう
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