How to Say ‘Do you have?’ in Japanese
がありますか
ga ari masu ka
[gah ah-ree mahss kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [がありますか] is a polite question pattern meaning "is there?" or "do you have?" depending on context.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This pattern is very useful beyond invitations: free time, plans, interest, even nearby places. One phrase, many wins.
Phrase Breakdown
が
ga
[gah]
subject marker
Marks what exists or is available.
時間 が あります。
There is time / I have time.
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
exist / have
Polite verb stem used for existence of things or having something.
時間 が あり ます。
There is time.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Makes the verb polite.
あり ます か。
Is there?
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
大丈夫です か。
Is it okay?
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