How to Say ‘Are they present? / Do you have? (polite)’ in Japanese
いらっしゃいますか。
irasshai masu ka
[irasshai masu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: [いらっしゃいますか] is a polite way to ask if someone is there or coming. It's the respectful version of [いますか], often used for customers and their group.
Phrase Breakdown
いらっしゃい
irasshai
[irasshai]
to be present; to come; to go
A very polite verb used for people, meaning to be present or to come.
お子様もいらっしゃいますか。
Will there be children as well?
ます
masu
[masu]
polite verb ending
The polite ending used in Japanese verbs.
お子様もいらっしゃいますか。
Will there be children as well?
か
ka
[ka]
question marker
A particle placed at the end to mark a question.
お子様もいらっしゃいますか。
Will there be children as well?
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