How to Say ‘Are you looking for?’ in Japanese
をお求めですか？
をおもとめですか？
💬 Usage Tip: Use this phrase to politely inquire in business settings.
Phrase Breakdown
を
お求めですか？
Word-by-Word Breakdown
をを
[o]
object
A particle marking the direct object of a verb.
何をお求めですか？
What are you looking for?
おお
[o]
honorific prefix
A prefix added to words to confer respect or politeness.
お求めの品はこちらです。
The item you are looking for is here.
求めもとめ
[motome]
seek, request
To desire or look for something.
情報を求めています。
I am seeking information.
ですです
[desu]
is (polite)
A polite way to say 'is' in Japanese.
今日の天気は晴れです。
Today's weather is sunny.
かか
[ka]
question particle
Placed at the end of a sentence to turn it into a question.
それは本当ですか？
Is that true?
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