How do you say "When would you like it?" in Japanese?

"When would you like it?" in Japanese is "いつがよろしいですか？". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "いつがよろしいですか？" mean in English?

"いつがよろしいですか？" means "When would you like it?" in English. Usage tip: Polite way to inquire about a preferred time. [よろしい] is a formal version of 'good'.

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How to Say ‘When would you like it?’ in Japanese

いつがよろしいですか？

💬 Usage Tip: Polite way to inquire about a preferred time. [よろしい] is a formal version of 'good'.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Customarily, customer preferences are prioritized in Japanese services.

Phrase Breakdown

いついつ

when

Asks for a specific time or date.

Example

いつ行きますか？

When will you go?

がが

(subject marker)

Identifies the subject of a sentence.

Example

彼が来ます。

He is coming.

よろしいよろしい

good/preferable

A polite way to ask if something is okay.

Example

この時間でよろしいですか？

Is this time preferable?

ですかですか

is it?

Indicates a question.

Example

これでよろしいですか？

Is this acceptable?

Word-by-Word Breakdown

いついつ

[itsu]

When

A question word used to ask about the time.

Example

君は『いつ』来ますか？

When will you come?

がが

[ga]

Subject Marker

A particle indicating the subject of a sentence.

Example

それ『が』いいですね。

That's good, isn't it?

よろしいよろしい

[yoroshii]

Preferable

A formal way to express preference or suitability.

Example

お茶が『よろしい』です。

Tea is preferable.

ですです

[desu]

Is/Am/Are

A copula used at the end of sentences for polite expressions.

Example

それで大丈夫『です』。

That will be fine.

かか

[ka]

Question Marker

A sentence-ending particle that indicates a question.

Example

彼は来ました『か』？

Did he come?

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