What does ちょうだい mean?
ちょうだい is a Japanese expression meaning “please give me (casual)” in English. It can also be translated as “receiving (humble)” depending on context. It is written as ちょうだい in hiragana, and choudai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
そのお菓子、一つちょうだい。
Give me one of those sweets, please.
ちょっと待ってちょうだい。
Wait a moment, please.