How to Say ‘Can I return this?’ in Japanese
これは返品できますか。
kore wa henpin deki masu ka
[koh-reh wah hen-peen deh-kee mahss kah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Return policies in Japan are often stricter than in some other countries, especially for opened items, sale items, cosmetics, or underwear. This question is useful, but don't assume returns are standard.
Phrase Breakdown
これ
kore
[koh-reh]
this
A pronoun referring to this item.
これは返品できますか。
Can this be returned?
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
Marks this item as the topic of the question.
これは大丈夫です。
This one is okay.
返品
henpin
[hen-peen]
return
Returning an item to the store after purchase.
返品はできますか。
Can I return it?
でき
deki
[deh-kee]
can do
The stem of できる, showing ability or possibility.
交換ができます。
An exchange is possible.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
A polite non-past ending on verbs.
返品できます。
It can be returned.
か
ka
[kah]
?; question marker
Makes the sentence a polite question.
できますか。
Can it be done?
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