How to Say ‘Is there an elevator?’ in Japanese
エレベーターはありますか。
erebeetaa wa ari masu ka
[eh-reh-bay-tah wah]
💬 Usage Tip: [エレベーター] is a loanword. The pattern [X は ありますか] means “Is there X?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: A very useful phrase in multi-floor museums, especially when traveling with strollers, luggage, or anyone avoiding stairs.
Phrase Breakdown
エレベーター
erebeetaa
[eh-reh-bay-tah]
elevator
A lift or elevator in a building.
エレベーターはどこですか。
Where is the elevator?
は
wa
[wah]
topic marker
Particle that marks the topic of the sentence. Pronounced 'wa' though written は.
エレベーターは便利です。
The elevator is convenient.
ありますか
is there?; do you have?
Polite question asking whether something exists or is available.
エレベーターはありますか。
Is there an elevator?
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