How do you say "Is it?" in Japanese?

"Is it?" in Japanese is "いますか". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "いますか" mean in English?

"いますか" means "Is it?" in English. Usage tip: Commonly used to ask for availability.

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How to Say ‘Is it?’ in Japanese

いますか

💬 Usage Tip: Commonly used to ask for availability.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Conveys curiosity or need for confirmation.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

いい

[i]

Be/Stay

Used to denote the action of staying or being in a certain place.

Example

ペンがあります。

There is a pen.

ますます

[masu]

Present tense verb

Indicates the current action of the verb.

Example

日本に住んでいます。

I am living in Japan.

かか

[ka]

Question particle

Indicates a question when placed at the end of a sentence.

Example

行きますか？

Are you going?

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