How to Say ‘What do you have?’ in Japanese
何がありますか？
nani ga ari masu ka
[nah-nee gah]
💬 Usage Tip: A common phrase when inquiring about available items.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Useful at cafes or restaurants where the menu might be unfamiliar.
Phrase Breakdown
何
nani
[nah-nee]
what is there
Used to ask what options are available.
カフェに何がありますか？
What is there in the café?
が
ga
[gah]
(subject marker)
Indicates the subject of a sentence.
これがいいです。
This one is good.
ありますか
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