お手て数すうですが

expression

sorry to bother you, but ...

A polite fixed expression used before making a request. It acknowledges the trouble one is about to cause and softens the request. Often followed by a request or question.

• お手て数すうですが、こちらの書しょ類るいにご記き入にゅういただけますか。

  Sorry to bother you, but could you please fill out this form?

• お手て数すうですが、もう一いち度どメールを送おくっていただけませんか。

  I'm sorry to trouble you, but could you send the email again?