How to Say ‘Can I use’ in Japanese
使えますか？
つかえますか？
💬 Usage Tip: Add a noun like [カード] after to specify what you want to use.
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Phrase Breakdown
使えつかえ
can use
Refers to the ability to use something.
このパソコンが使えます。
This computer can be used.
ますます
polite verb ending
A form that makes the sentence polite in Japanese.
食べます。
I eat (politely).
か？か？
question marker
Indicates that a sentence is a question.
行きますか？
Are you going?
Word-by-Word Breakdown
使えつかえ
[tsukae]
can use
Indicates capability or permission.
このカードは使えますか？
Can I use this card?
ますます
[masu]
masu
A polite non-past tense ending for verbs.
使えますか？
Can it be used?
かか
[ka]
ka
A question particle.
これは使えますか？
Can I use this?
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