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Ask someone to repeat more slowly — Japanese
A conversation for asking someone to repeat more slowly when you missed part of what they said.
Quick answer
すみません、もう少しゆっくりもう一度言っていただけますか？
Meaning Sorry, could you say that again a little more slowly?
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri mō ichido itte itadakemasu ka?
When to use it
Use this when the other person spoke too quickly or you missed only part of the sentence. Pointing out the part you missed can make the conversation easier.
Core phrases
すみません、もう少しゆっくりもう一度言っていただけますか？
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri mō ichido itte itadakemasu ka?
Sorry, could you say that again a little more slowly?
もう一度お願いします。
Mō ichidoo negaishimasu.
Could you say that one more time?
最後の部分をもう一度お願いします。
Saigono bubunomō ichidoo negaishimasu.
Could you repeat the last part?
もう少し簡単な言い方で説明してもらえますか？
Mōsukoshi kantanna ii katade setsumeishitemoraemasu ka?
Could you explain it in simpler words?
分かりました。ありがとうございます。
Wakarimashita. Arigatōgozaimasu.
I understand now. Thank you.
What you may hear
はい、ゆっくりもう一度言いますね。
Hai, yukkurimō ichidoiimasune.
Sure, I'll say it again slowly.
どの部分が聞き取れませんでしたか？
Dono bubunga kiki toremasendeshita ka?
Which part did you miss?
How to respond
最後の部分が聞き取れませんでした。
Saigono bubunga kiki toremasendeshita.
I missed the last part.
はい、分かりました。
Hai, wakarimashita.
Yes, I understand now.
Mini conversation
You
すみません、もう少しゆっくりもう一度言っていただけますか？
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri mō ichido itte itadakemasu ka?
Sorry, could you say that again a little more slowly?
Other person
はい、ゆっくりもう一度言いますね。
Hai, yukkurimō ichidoiimasune.
Sure, I'll say it again slowly.
You
ありがとうございます。最後の部分をもう一度お願いします。
Arigatōgozaimasu. Saigono bubunomō ichidoo negaishimasu.
Thank you. Could you repeat the last part?
Other person
はい、最後はこの内容です。
Hai, saigo wa kono naiyōdesu.
Sure. This is what I said at the end.
You
はい、分かりました。
Hai, wakarimashita.
Yes, I understand now.
More natural
“Say that again” is understandable but can sound direct. “Could you say that again?” is softer.
Good to know
If you missed only one detail, name it—such as the last part, the time or the price—instead of restarting the whole explanation.
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