How to Say ‘When would you like it?’ in Japanese
いつがよろしいですか？
itsu ga yoroshii desu ka
[itsu ga yoroshii desu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite way to inquire about a preferred time. [よろしい] is a formal version of 'good'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Customarily, customer preferences are prioritized in Japanese services.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[itsu]
When
A question word used to ask about the time.
君は『いつ』来ますか？
When will you come?
が
ga
[ga]
Subject Marker
A particle indicating the subject of a sentence.
それ『が』いいですね。
That's good, isn't it?
よろしい
yoroshii
[yoroshii]
Preferable
A formal way to express preference or suitability.
お茶が『よろしい』です。
Tea is preferable.
ですか
desu ka
is it?
Indicates a question.
これでよろしいですか？
Is this acceptable?
Words in this phrase
です
desu
[desu]
Is/Am/Are
A copula used at the end of sentences for polite expressions.
それで大丈夫『です』。
That will be fine.
か
ka
[ka]
Question Marker
A sentence-ending particle that indicates a question.
彼は来ました『か』？
Did he come?
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