How to Say ‘Could I pay by card?’ in Japanese
カードでお願いできますか。
kaado de o negai deki masu ka
[kah-doh de oh neh-guy deki mahs kah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Most taxis take cards now, but not every one does, so asking before you pay is normal. Look for card stickers on the window.
Phrase Breakdown
カードで
kaado de
by card
'Kaado' means card, with a long 'a'. 'De' means 'by' or 'with', showing the method of payment.
カードで払います。
I'll pay by card.
Words in this phrase
カード
kaado
[kah-doh]
card
The second part of 'credit card'.
クレジットカードで支払えます。
I can pay by credit card.
で
de
[de]
by; with; using
A particle that shows the method or means used to do something.
カードで払えますか。
Can I pay by card?
お願いできますか。
o negai deki masu ka
Could I ask for that?
A polite way to ask whether something is possible. Let the final 'ka' rise a little.
現金でお願いできますか。
Could I pay in cash?
Words in this phrase
お
o
[oh]
honorific prefix
お adds politeness to certain words and expressions.
チケットを二枚お願いします。
Two tickets, please.
願い
negai
[neh-guy]
request; favor
願い refers to a wish or request, and in お願い it forms a polite request expression.
お願いがあります。
I have a request.
でき
deki
[deki]
can do; be able to
Potential form element showing ability or possibility, from できる.
今後も相談でき たらうれしいです。
I would be happy if we could consult in the future too.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
A席はありますか。
Are there A seats available?
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