How to Say ‘Can it be used?’ in Japanese
使えますか
tsukae masu ka
[tsoo-kah-eh mahss kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [使えますか] is the potential form of [使う], so it means "can it be used?" This pattern is very useful for facilities: [この席は使えますか] "Can this seat be used?"
Phrase Breakdown
使え
tsukae
[tsoo-kah-eh]
can use
Stem form meaning to be able to use something.
このお手洗いは使えますか。
Can this restroom be used?
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Polite ending attached to verbs.
車いすで使えます。
It can be used with a wheelchair.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Turns the phrase into a polite question.
使えますか。
Can it be used?
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