How to Say ‘Do you have a moment?’ in Japanese
ちょっといいですか？
ちょっといいですか？
💬 Usage Tip: Combining [ちょっと] with [いいですか？] is a polite way to ask if you may speak with someone.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Use this when you want to approach someone without being too direct.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
ちょっとちょっと
[chotto]
A little
Used to soften requests or denote a small amount.
ちょっといいですか、道を聞きたいんです。
Do you have a moment? I'd like to ask for directions.
いいいい
[ii]
Good
Indicates positivity or correctness.
それでいいですか？
Is that okay?
ですです
[desu]
Is
Part of the polite form of 'to be'.
これはレストランです。
This is a restaurant.
かか
[ka]
Question marker
Used to make a sentence a question.
これでいいですか？
Is this okay?
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