〜てもらえませんか
Makes a polite request by asking if someone cannot do something for you.
N4requestverb-form
Examples
早めに修理してもらえませんか。
はやめに しゅうりして もらえませんか。
Could you repair it soon?
資料を一緒に確認してもらえませんか。
しりょうを いっしょに かくにんして もらえませんか。
Could you check the materials with me?
Meaning
〜てもらえませんか means "Could you do... for me?" It is a polite request.
Usage
Make the verb て form, then add もらえませんか.
| Pattern | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Verbて + もらえませんか | Could you do for me? |
| Verbて + いただけませんか | Could you do for me? more polite |
Notes
The negative question form sounds softer and more polite than a direct request.