please

IPA(Pronunciation)

/pliːz/

Verb

intransitive transitive ergative

Japanese Meaning

（他動詞）～を喜ばせる、満足させる / （自動詞）喜ぶ、望む（古風な用法）

She worked hard to please her parents with the news of her promotion.

彼女は昇進の知らせで両親を喜ばせるために一生懸命働いた。

Sense（1）

(transitive, intransitive) To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.

Her presentation pleased the executives.

Sense（2）

(intransitive, ergative) To desire; to will; to be pleased by.

Just do as you please.

pleases

（ present singular third-person ）

pleasing

（ participle present ）

pleased

（ participle past ）

pleased

（ past ）