How to Say ‘Excuse me, can I pay by card?’ in Japanese
カードで払えますか。
kaado de harae masu ka
[kaado de harae masu ka]
Phrase Breakdown
カード
kaado
[kaado]
card
A bank card or credit card used for payment.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
で
de
[de]
by; with; using
Shows the payment method being used.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
払えますか
harae masu ka
can (I/you) pay
Potential form of 払う, used to ask if payment is possible.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
Words in this phrase
払え
harae
[harae]
can pay
Shows the ability or possibility to pay.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite and suitable for customers and service situations.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
Turns the statement into a polite question.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
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