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We hope this meets your requirements

Formal business communication expression

Use this phrase to professionally hand over work while showing you value the recipient's standards.

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  • A polite way to deliver professional work or services.
  • Shows you followed the specific instructions provided to you.
  • Commonly used as a closing sentence in business emails.

意味

This is a polite way to say you've finished a task and you hope the other person is happy with the results. It's like saying, 'I did exactly what you asked for, and I hope it's perfect.'

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Sending a project proposal

Attached is the updated proposal; we hope this meets your requirements.

Attached is the updated proposal; we hope this meets your requirements.

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A tailor finishing a suit

The alterations are complete. We hope this meets your requirements.

The alterations are complete. We hope this meets your requirements.

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3

Texting a colleague you are friends with

I finished the slides! Hope this meets your requirements, boss! 😉

I finished the slides! Hope this meets your requirements, boss! 😉

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文化的背景

This phrase reflects the 'service-first' mentality of modern English-speaking business environments. It originated in formal letter-writing traditions where deference to the client's needs was paramount. Today, it serves as a standard 'safe' closing that avoids sounding too aggressive while maintaining professional boundaries.

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The 'I' vs 'We' Secret

Use `We` to sound like a solid, established company, even if you are just one person. It adds a layer of professional 'weight' to your message.

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Don't Sound Like a Bot

If you've been chatting casually with a client for weeks, this phrase might suddenly feel too stiff. Switch to `I hope this is what you were looking for` to keep the warmth.

15秒でわかる

  • A polite way to deliver professional work or services.
  • Shows you followed the specific instructions provided to you.
  • Commonly used as a closing sentence in business emails.

What It Means

Think of this phrase as the professional version of 'I hope you like it.' When you work on a project, you follow specific rules or needs. These are the requirements. By saying We hope this meets your requirements, you are showing that you care about the quality of your work. You are also inviting the other person to check if everything is correct. It is a verbal bow at the end of a performance.

How To Use It

You usually place this phrase at the very end of an email or a document. It acts as a closing statement before your signature. If you are a freelancer, you might change We to I. It sounds best when you are delivering something specific, like a report, a design, or a price quote. It tells the reader, 'The ball is in your court now.'

When To Use It

Use this in any professional setting where you are providing a service. It is perfect for sending a final draft to a client. Use it when you submit a job application with all the requested documents. It also works well in retail or hospitality. If a customer asks for a specific room setup, you can say this when they arrive. It makes you look organized and eager to please.

When NOT To Use It

Avoid this phrase with your close friends or family. If you bring a pizza to a party, don't say, I hope this meets your requirements. It sounds like you are a robot! Also, don't use it if you are giving a gift. Gifts are about feelings, not requirements. If you know you did a bad job or missed a deadline, this phrase can also feel a bit sarcastic or cold.

Cultural Background

In Western business culture, 'customer satisfaction' is the ultimate goal. This phrase became a standard because it is humble yet confident. It acknowledges that the client is the boss. It stems from a time when business letters were very stiff and formal. Today, it remains a 'safe' choice for anyone working in a global environment. It bridges the gap between different cultures by being universally polite.

Common Variations

You can make it slightly less formal by saying, I hope this works for you. If you want to be even more professional, try We trust this meets your expectations. For a quick check-in, you might say, Let me know if this is what you were looking for. Each version changes the 'temperature' of the conversation slightly.

使い方のコツ

This is a high-level business phrase. It is best used in emails, formal letters, or when handing over a completed project to a client or supervisor.

💡

The 'I' vs 'We' Secret

Use `We` to sound like a solid, established company, even if you are just one person. It adds a layer of professional 'weight' to your message.

⚠️

Don't Sound Like a Bot

If you've been chatting casually with a client for weeks, this phrase might suddenly feel too stiff. Switch to `I hope this is what you were looking for` to keep the warmth.

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The 'Requirements' Trap

In English, `requirements` sounds very specific. Only use this if the person actually gave you a list of things they needed. If they just asked for 'help,' use `I hope this helps` instead.

例文

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#1 Sending a project proposal
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Attached is the updated proposal; we hope this meets your requirements.

Attached is the updated proposal; we hope this meets your requirements.

A standard way to end a business email when sending a document.

#2 A tailor finishing a suit
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The alterations are complete. We hope this meets your requirements.

The alterations are complete. We hope this meets your requirements.

Used when a physical service has been performed to the client's specs.

#3 Texting a colleague you are friends with
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I finished the slides! Hope this meets your requirements, boss! 😉

I finished the slides! Hope this meets your requirements, boss! 😉

The speaker is using a formal phrase in a playful, ironic way.

#4 A landlord fixing a sink
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The plumber just left. We hope this meets your requirements for the repair.

The plumber just left. We hope this meets your requirements for the repair.

Formal but appropriate for a business relationship like landlord/tenant.

#5 Joking with a picky partner about dinner
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I bought the organic, non-GMO, kale-infused water. We hope this meets your requirements.

I bought the organic, non-GMO, kale-infused water. We hope this meets your requirements.

Using formal language to tease someone about being difficult to please.

#6 Helping an elderly parent with paperwork
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I've filled out all the medical forms for you. I hope this meets your requirements.

I've filled out all the medical forms for you. I hope this meets your requirements.

Shows care and a desire to be helpful with a complex task.

#7 Delivering a custom cake
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Here is your three-tier chocolate cake. We hope this meets your requirements.

Here is your three-tier chocolate cake. We hope this meets your requirements.

Standard professional delivery phrase.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct word to complete the formal email closing.

Please find the revised budget attached. We hope this ___ your requirements.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: meets

The verb `meets` is the standard collocation used with `requirements` in this context.

Which pronoun is most appropriate if you are working alone as a freelancer?

___ hope this meets your requirements.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: I

Using `I` is more personal and accurate if you are a single person providing the service.

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Formality of Delivery Phrases

Informal

Used with friends or close peers.

Hope you like it!

Neutral

Good for daily office tasks.

I hope this works for you.

Formal

Standard for clients and bosses.

We hope this meets your requirements.

Very Formal

High-level legal or corporate use.

We trust the enclosed documentation is satisfactory.

When to say 'We hope this meets your requirements'

Delivering Work
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Emailing a client

Sending a design mockup.

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Retail Service

Handing over a custom order.

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Job Application

Submitting a portfolio.

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Technical Support

Closing a help ticket.

よくある質問

11 問

It means the work you provided matches the rules or needs the other person asked for. It is like saying the work 'fits' their request perfectly.

It is usually too formal for a text. In a text, you would likely say Hope this is okay! or Let me know if this works.

Yes, especially if you are submitting a formal report. It shows you are professional and respect their standards.

Use We if you represent a company or a team. Use I if you are a freelancer or speaking only for yourself.

No, it doesn't sound like you are doubting yourself. It sounds like you are being polite and giving the other person the final word.

A more casual version is I hope this is what you need or I hope this works for you.

No, that would sound very strange! For a present, just say I hope you like it!

By using this phrase, you are inviting them to tell you. If it doesn't meet their needs, they will usually reply with feedback.

In this specific phrase, yes, it is almost always plural. It refers to the whole set of needs the person has.

Yes, it is very common in both British and American business English. It is a global standard.

You can say We hope this satisfies your requirements, but meets is much more common and sounds more natural.

関連フレーズ

I hope this is satisfactory

A very formal way to say you hope the work is good enough.

Let me know if you need any changes

A helpful way to offer more work if the first version isn't perfect.

I hope this works for you

A neutral, friendly way to deliver something.

Please let us know your thoughts

A way to ask for feedback after delivering work.

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