Meaning of ませ in Japanese

Reading and JLPT level ませ, まし

Romaji mase, mashi

Parts of speech

auxiliary

Meaning

(used to make a polite request or demand) please
Parts of speech

Meaning

used to increase the politeness of a greeting, apology, etc.

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