How to Say ‘Is that correct?’ in Japanese
よろしいですか。
yoroshii desu ka
[yoh-roh-shee dess kah]
💬 Usage Tip: [よろしいですか] is a very polite way to ask “Is that okay?” or “Is that correct?” It is softer than a plain direct check.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This phrase is everywhere in hospitality. It sounds elegant and careful, which matches Japanese service style.
Phrase Breakdown
よろしい
yoroshii
[yoh-roh-shee]
all right; okay; acceptable
A polite word used to ask if something is okay or correct.
この内容でよろしいですか。
Is this information okay?
です
desu
[dess]
is; am; are
Polite copula used in formal confirmation questions.
こちらでよろしいですか。
Is this okay?
か
ka
[kah]
question marker
Particle added at the end of a sentence to make it a question.
お時間はよろしいですか。
Is the time okay?
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