How to Say ‘Do you have it (in stock)?’ in Japanese
置いてますか。
oi te masu ka
[OH-ee te mahs ka]
💬 Usage Tip: 置いてますか literally asks "are you placing it?", but it's the casual way to ask if a shop carries something. Put the item first: エチオピアは置いてますか "Do you have Ethiopian?"
Phrase Breakdown
置い
oi
[OH-ee]
put; stock (stem)
Te-stem of 置く (to put); 置いてる in shops means to carry or stock an item.
この店は紅茶も置いています。
This shop also carries tea.
て
te
[te]
te-form ending
Connects actions in sequence, like 'and' or 'then'.
ドアが開いて、入ります。
The door opens, and then I go in.
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
[ka]
question particle
Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.
行くか？
Shall we go?
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