How do you say "Do you have any other reasons?" in Japanese?

"Do you have any other reasons?" in Japanese is "他に理由はありますか。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "他に理由はありますか。" mean in English?

"他に理由はありますか。" means "Do you have any other reasons?" in English. Usage tip: [他に] + [理由] + [はありますか] asks for additional points. A good follow-up answer can start with [はい、もう一つあります].

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How to Say ‘Do you have any other reasons?’ in Japanese

他に理由はありますか。

hoka ni riyuu wa ari masu ka

[hoh-kah nee ree-yoo wah ah-ree mahss kah]

💬 Usage Tip: [他に] + [理由] + [はありますか] asks for additional points. A good follow-up answer can start with [はい、もう一つあります].

🇯🇵 In Japan: Interviewers often want 2–3 reasons: interest + fit + contribution. Having a second reason ready is a strong signal of preparation.

Phrase Breakdown

他

hoka

[hoh-kah]

other; another

Means "other/another." Often used by interviewers to ask for additional points.

Example

他に理由はありますか。

Do you have any other reasons?

に

[nee]

in addition; besides

に marks the sense of "besides/in addition." 「他に」 = "other than that / additionally."

Example

他に質問はありますか。

Do you have any other questions?

理由

riyuu

[ree-yoo]

reason; rationale

A formal word for "reason." Very common in interviews when discussing motivation and fit.

Example

応募した理由を教えてください。

Please tell me your reason for applying.

はありますか

wa ari masu ka

is there? / do you have?

「は」 marks the topic (“as for reasons”). 「ありますか」 is the polite question form of 「ある」 (to exist/to have). Together: “Are there any…?”

Example

時間はありますか。

Do you have time?

Words in this phrase

は

[wah]

(topic marker)

Sets 理由 as the topic: 「理由は」 = "As for the reason(s)..."

Example

理由は二つあります。

There are two reasons.

あり

ari

[ah-ree]

exist; have (stem)

Used with ます to form polite 「あります」. Indicates existence/possession of reasons.

Example

他に理由はありますか。

Do you have any other reasons?

ます

masu

[mahss]

polite ending

Polite style appropriate for job interviews.

Example

理由はあります。

Yes, there is a reason / I do have a reason.

か

[kah]

question marker

Makes the sentence a question.

Example

他に理由はありますか。

Do you have any other reasons?

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