How to Say ‘Can I use a card?’ in Japanese
カードは使えますか？
kaado wa tsukae masu ka
[kah-doh wah tsoo-kah-eh mahs kah]
🇯🇵 In Japan: Worth asking: many small restaurants and shops are still cash only. IC transit cards like Suica are also widely accepted at convenience stores.
Phrase Breakdown
カードは
kaado wa
a card (topic)
カード (card) is a loanword with a long 'aa' sound. は (wa) marks the topic.
カードはありますか？
Do you have a card?
Words in this phrase
カード
kaado
[kah-doh]
card
The second part of 'credit card'.
クレジットカードで支払えます。
I can pay by credit card.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
は marks the topic of the sentence.
空席はありますか。
Are there any seats available?
使えますか？
tsukae masu ka
can (I) use it?
使えます is the polite 'can use' form of 使う (to use). か makes it a question.
Wi-Fiは使えますか？
Can I use the Wi-Fi?
Words in this phrase
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
[mahs]
polite verb ending
A standard polite ending added to verbs, often used in customer service and formal speech.
予約を確認し ます。
I will confirm the reservation.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Placed at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
A席はありますか。
Are there A seats available?
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