How to Say ‘Is it possible?’ in Japanese
可能ですか
かのうですか
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [ですか] (desu ka) to [可能] (kanou) makes it a polite question.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese language often stresses humility in making inquiries, reflecting the culture's emphasis on politeness.
Phrase Breakdown
可能
ですか
Word-by-Word Breakdown
可能かのう
[kanou]
possible
Refers to something being feasible or possible.
予約は可能ですか？
Is the reservation possible?
ですです
[desu]
is
Used to state the presence or existence of something.
それは大事です。
That is important.
かか
[ka]
question particle
Turns a declarative sentence into a question.
この電話は使えますか？
Can this phone be used?
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