Japanese phrase
___はありますか？ ___ wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do you have ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something is available. It is common in shops and other everyday settings, with a polite and direct tone.
Example dialogue
水はありますか？ mizu wa a ri ma su ka
Do you have water?
はい、あります。 ha i a ri ma su
Yes, we do.