• TheWonderfool@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    While the other answer is correct and more comprehensive, in this phrase the particles are purely used to make the phrase “polite”. Take them out and the phrase is semantically correct and has the exact same meaning, but it can now only be used in an informal settings (between friends, family, …)

    Disclaimer: I have only basic knowledge of Japanese, and my Japanese teacher would enthusiastically confirm.