How to Say ‘Does this bus go to the airport?’ in Japanese
このバスは空港に行きますか。
kono basu wa kuukou ni iki masu ka
[koh-noh bah-soo wah koo-koh nee ee-kee mahss kah]
Phrase Breakdown
このバスは
kono basu wa
This bus
Topic: the bus you are asking about.
このバスは混んでいます。
This bus is crowded.
Words in this phrase
この
kono
[koh-noh]
this
Used before a noun to mean 'this.'
このバスに乗ります。
I will get on this bus.
バス
basu
[bah-soo]
bus
A public transport bus.
バスは遅いです。
The bus is late.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
Marks the topic and is pronounced わ.
このバスは新しいです。
This bus is new.
空港に
kuukou ni
To the airport
Destination marker for the airport.
空港に行きます。
I’m going to the airport.
Words in this phrase
空港
kuukou
[koo-koh]
airport
An airport, such as Narita or Haneda.
空港は遠いです。
The airport is far.
に
ni
[nee]
to
Marks the destination.
空港に着きます。
I arrive at the airport.
行きますか
iki masu ka
Does it go?
Asks whether the bus goes there.
このバスは空港に行きますか。
Does this bus go to the airport?
Words in this phrase
行き
iki
[ee-kee]
go
Verb stem of 行く, meaning to go.
空港へ行きます。
I go to the airport.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Polite ending used with verbs.
毎日行きます。
I go every day.
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Used at the end to ask a question.
行きますか。
Does it go?
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
What Learners Are Saying
“Teaching in Osaka and I wanted to connect with my students beyond the classroom. The everyday conversation scenarios made my Japanese feel natural, not textbook-y.”
Mia S., 25, English Teacher
“Moved to Tokyo and the polite vs. casual speech levels were killing me. This app breaks it all down with real scenarios. My coworkers noticed the difference in weeks.”
Kevin Z., 31, Game Developer
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager