How to Say ‘When would you like to come?’ in Japanese
いつがよろしいでしょうか
いつがよろしいでしょうか
💬 Usage Tip: Very polite way of asking for preferred time.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Expect to discuss and agree on suitable times when making reservations.
Phrase Breakdown
いつが
よろしい
でしょうか
Word-by-Word Breakdown
いついつ
[itsu]
when
Question word used to ask about time.
会うのはいつがよろしいでしょうか？
When would be convenient for us to meet?
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Indicates the subject of the sentence.
どの時間がいい？
Which time is good?
よろしいよろしい
[yoroshii]
good
Used to ask if something is acceptable or good.
それでよろしいですか？
Is that alright with you?
でしょうでしょう
[deshou]
probably
Indicates probability or likelihood.
それがよろしいでしょう。
That might be acceptable.
かか
[ka]
question particle
Turns statements into questions in polite speech.
大丈夫ですか？
Are you alright?
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