何卒・何とぞ|なにとぞnanitozo[0]heiban (flat)

JLPT N1approx.Common
なにそつnanisotsu
Which spelling to use
何卒何卒 is the most common form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use this kanji-only spelling when you want to write the expression.
何とぞ何とぞ is a less common variant, written with both kanji and kana. You may encounter it, but beginners should normally choose 何卒 instead.
Definitions
  1. adverbplease; kindly; I beg of you; if it pleases you
    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.
  2. adverbby all means; without fail
Synonyms & antonyms
  • SynonymどうぞNeutralUsed for offers, permission and everyday requests, also polite ones like 「どうぞよろしく」; 「何卒」 is more formal and humble, seen mainly in letters and business writing.
  • Synonym是非ぜひNeutralVoices a strong wish or determination and is common in speech; 「何卒」 instead stresses humbly begging the other person from a low stance.
  • Synonym是非ともぜひともNeutralAn intensified 「是非」, leaving no room for compromise; 「何卒」 centers on earnest pleading rather than one's own strong will.
  • SynonymぜひぜひCasualA colloquial doubling carrying warm enthusiasm; 「何卒」 is more formal and humble and does not suit relaxed, casual occasions.

Use 「何卒」 for solemn, humble requests in letters and business, e.g. 「何卒よろしくお願い申し上げます」. For everyday requests or offers pick 「どうぞ」; for strong wishes 「是非」 or the stronger 「是非とも」; casual enthusiasm takes 「是非是非」.

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Japanese definitions
  1. どうか。どうぞ。ぜひ。
  2. 何なんとかして。
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