何卒・何とぞ|なにとぞnanitozo[0]heiban (flat)
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- adverbplease; kindly; I beg of you; if it pleases you
- adverbby all means; without fail
- 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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