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Japanese · 日本語
Translation
カードで払えますか
Romanization
Kaado de haraemasu ka
Pronunciation
kah-doh deh hah-rah-eh-mahss kah
When to use it
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
カードで払えますか — a practical sentence to use when asking for help for "can i pay by card".
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FAQ
You say "カードで払えますか" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Kaado de haraemasu ka", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kah-doh deh hah-rah-eh-mahss kah".
This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "kah-doh deh hah-rah-eh-mahss kah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Kaado de haraemasu ka".
Use this with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby while traveling. A polite tone is usually the safest choice. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.