How to Say ‘Are there explanations in English?’ in Japanese
英語の説明はありますか。
eigo no setsumei wa ari masu ka
[AY-goh noh seh-TSOO-may wah ah-ree mahs ka]
Phrase Breakdown
英語の説明は
eigo no setsumei wa
an English explanation (as for)
This is the topic being asked about. Remember は is pronounced 'wa'.
英語の説明はとても便利です。
The English explanation is very useful.
Words in this phrase
英語
eigo
[AY-goh]
English (language)
Noun for the English language; 英 refers to England and 語 means language.
英語を話せますか。
Can you speak English?
の
no
[noh]
of
A linking particle connecting nouns, like 'of' or showing description.
前の方が見やすいです。
The front area is easier to see from.
説明
setsumei
[seh-TSOO-may]
explanation
Noun meaning an explanation; with する it means to explain.
道を説明します。
I'll explain the route.
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker; as for
Marks 'today' as the topic. Written は but pronounced 'wa.'
本日はお時間をいただき、ありがとうございます。
Thank you for giving me your time today.
ありますか。
ari masu ka
is there?
A polite way to ask whether something exists or is available.
パンフレットはありますか。
Is there a pamphlet?
Words in this phrase
あり
ari
[ah-ree]
there is; have
Stem of ある, used for existence of things or asking if something is available.
住所の紙がありました。
There was an address paper/document.
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
[ka]
question particle
Used to create a yes/no question in informal speech.
行くか？
Shall we go?
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