How to Say ‘Do you have...?’ in Japanese
ありますか。
ari masu ka
[ah-ree mahss kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [ありますか。] is a handy question ending: “Do you have…?” Pair it with nouns: [例はありますか。]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is a standard, gentle way to ask for details without sounding accusatory.
Phrase Breakdown
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
there is/are; I have (polite)
Polite form meaning “there is/are” or “I have.” Used in interview Q&A.
関連する経験があり、強みとして話せます。
I have relevant experience, so I can talk about it as a strength.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness; standard in interviews.
強みを簡潔に話します。
I will talk about my strengths concisely.
か
ka
[kah]
(question marker)
Makes the phrase a question when placed at the end.
具体的な例はありますか。
Do you have a specific example?
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