Translation guide
A polite request for favorable treatment, often used in formal or business contexts. In Japanese, this is typically expressed through set phrases rather than literal translation.
Politely asking someone to treat you well or give you favorable consideration, especially in business or formal settings.
The most common and versatile phrase for requesting favorable treatment. It can mean 'please treat me well', 'I'm counting on you', or 'please take care of this'. Used in introductions, when starting a new project, or when asking for a favor.
Asking someone to be kind, gentle, or lenient with you, often in personal or less formal contexts.
Directly means 'please be kind/gentle to me'. Used when you want someone to treat you with care, for example, if you're new or nervous.
Do not translate 'please treat me favorably' word-for-word into Japanese. Phrases like 私を好意的に扱ってください are unnatural and not used. Instead, use the set phrases provided.
よろしくお願いします is extremely versatile and can be used in many situations where you want to express 'please treat me favorably'. It's often the best default choice.
Nice to meet you, I'm Tanaka. Please treat me favorably.
I'm counting on you for this project.
A more polite version of よろしくお願いします, suitable for very formal situations or when speaking to superiors.
I look forward to your continued favorable treatment.
Literally 'I will be in your care'. Used when you are about to receive help or services from someone, expressing gratitude and a request for favorable treatment.
I'll be in your care starting today. Please treat me favorably.
Very formal written phrase used in business letters or emails, literally 'I humbly request your favorable consideration'.
I humbly request your continued favorable consideration.
It's my first time, so please be gentle with me.
Means 'please overlook my faults' or 'please be lenient'. Used when you want someone to go easy on you.
Even if I make a mistake, please be lenient.
Literally 'please hold back your hand'. Used when asking someone to go easy on you in a competition or when they are much better than you.
I'm a beginner, so please go easy on me.