English–Japanese

“ask about” in Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitoiawaseru

Example

店に商品の値段を問い合わせます。mise ni shō hin no ne dan o to i a wa se ma su

I will ask the store about the product's price.

Illustration for 問い合わせる (ask about)

How to say “ask about” in Japanese

“Ask about” in Japanese is 問い合わせる (toiawaseru).

問い合わせる (toiawaseru) centers on seeking specific information from a person or organization, often to settle a practical detail.

Full entry for 問い合わせる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 問い合わせる

不明な点はメールで問い合わせます。fu mei na ten wa mē ru de to i a wa se ma su

I will ask about any unclear points by email.

Tips for using 問い合わせる

  • In customer service, 問い合わせる (toiawaseru) often describes contacting a store or company about practical details such as prices, hours, or availability.

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