Polite to Host
Cultural · Communication
You
もう一度おっしゃっていただけますか？
もういちどおっしゃっていただけますか？
Could you say that once more, please?
Romaji: Mō ichido osshatte itadakemasu ka? / Reply Romaji: Mochiron desu. [repeats statement]
Reply
もちろんです。（繰り返す）
もちろんです。
Of course. (repeats the statement)
Gesture & etiquette
A slightly apologetic expression with a small bow of the head signals genuine effort and respect. You can also add 'すみません' before the phrase to soften the request further. Maintain eye contact while listening to the repeated statement.
Use this phrase when you did not catch what was said — it is polite and not embarrassing to ask. Avoid the blunt 'もう一度言ってください' in formal settings. Japanese speakers will typically slow down and speak more clearly when asked, appreciating the learner's effort to understand correctly.