How to Say ‘Can I pay by card?’ in Japanese
カードで払えますか？
kaado de harae masu ka
[kādo de harae masu ka]
💬 Usage Tip: Very useful as not all places accept cards; cash is still king.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Small local shops might only accept cash, so always have some yen.
Phrase Breakdown
カード
kaado
[kādo]
card
Refers to credit or debit card.
カードで払います。
I will pay by card.
で
de
[de]
with, by
Indicates means by which something is done.
電車で行きます。
I will go by train.
払え
harae
[harae]
can pay
Indicates ability to pay.
現金で払えますか？
Can I pay with cash?
ます
masu
[masu]
is
Part of polite sentence structure.
ここで待てますか？
Can I wait here?
か
ka
[ka]
?
Indicates a question.
それをできますか？
Can you do that?
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