How to say "kindly" in Japanese

• どうぞJLPT N5approx.Common
  adverbCovers 'kindly' in the sense of 'please, go ahead' when making a request or invitation. It is a common, neutral word for politely urging or permitting an action, as when offering something or asking a favor.
  写真しゃしんをどうぞ見みせて下ください。↗

  Please show me your picture.
• 何卒なにとぞJLPT N1approx.Common
  adverbCovers 'kindly' as an earnest, begging 'please' in requests. Marked as humble (kenjougo) language, it suits very polite or deferential supplication, such as entreating someone's understanding or cooperation.
  浅学せんがく非才ひさいの私ではありますが、何なにとぞ皆みな様さまのお力ちからを賜たまわりたく、ここにお願ねがい申し上もうしあげる次第しだいです。↗

  I may not have much to offer in the way of learning or ability, but I want to do whatever I can for us all and humbly ask for your favor.

For 'kindly' meaning 'please, I beg of you' in requests, 「どうぞ」 is the everyday choice, while 何卒 is its humble, more formal plea used in polite or business-style supplication.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• どうぞplease
• 何卒なにとぞplease
• ご親切にごしんせつにkindly