How to Say "I'd Love To" in Japanese
The usual way to say “I'd love to” in Japanese is ぜひお願いします (zehi onegai shimasu), a polite, enthusiastic yes. With friends, a short ぜひ！ is very natural.
The most common way
zehi onegai shimasu
An enthusiastic, polite “I'd love to” or “please do,” used when accepting an offer or invitation.
How to say it: Say ぜひ as two short, even beats (“zeh-hee”), not “zay”; in します the final u is very soft, almost “shimas.”
Other ways to say it
- casual
！
zehi!
A quick, enthusiastic “yes, definitely!”
When to use it: Use it with friends, close colleagues, or in relaxed messages when you want to say yes without formal phrasing.
- warm, friendly
！
yorokonde!
“I'd be happy to!” — warm and willing, a little more personal than ぜひ.
When to use it: Use it when a friend or colleague asks a favor or invites you and you want to show genuine willingness.
- formal, business
zehitomo onegai itashimasu
A very polite, formal “I would very much like to, please.”
When to use it: Use it in business emails or to a client or superior when accepting an offer or asking to proceed.
- humble, volunteering
zehi yarasete kudasai
“Please let me do it” — an eager offer to take on a task.
When to use it: Use it when a task or role is mentioned and you want to volunteer enthusiastically.
In a conversation
- A
、、？
Shūmatsu, uchi de pātī o suru n da kedo, konai?
I'm having a party at my place this weekend—want to come?
- B
！
zehi!
I'd love to!
- A
。、。
Yokatta. Jā, doyōbi no yoru ni ne.
Great. Saturday night, then.
Common mistakes
大好きです→ ぜひお願いします大好きです expresses strong liking or affection, not willingness to accept an invitation.