何卒
also: なにそつ
Meanings
1
Humble request adverb, similar to どうぞ but more formal and deferential. Often used in written requests or formal speech.
See also: どうぞ
I humbly ask for your kind consideration.
We kindly ask for your understanding.
2
Used to strongly urge or insist that something be done. Less common than sense 1 and somewhat formal.
See also: どうぞ
Please do come by all means.
Usage patterns
- 何卒よろしくお願いしますplease treat me favorably / thank you in advance (formal closing phrase)
I humbly ask for your continued support going forward.
- 何卒ご了承くださいplease kindly understand/accept (a situation)
Due to circumstances we will be closed, so please kindly understand.
- 何卒お許しくださいplease forgive (me/us)
Please forgive the rude remark that was made.
- 何卒〈事〉をお願いいたしますI humbly request 〈something〉
I humbly request that you consider this.