Japanese phrase
___はいつまでにできますか? ___ wa i tsu ma de ni de ki ma su ka
Meaning
By when can ___ be ready?
When to use it
Asks when something is expected to be ready. It politely checks a deadline in work, service, or everyday situations.
Example dialogue
修理はいつまでにできますか? shū ri wa i tsu ma de ni de ki ma su ka
By when can the repair be ready?
明日の午後にはできます。 asu no go go ni wa de ki ma su
It can be ready by tomorrow afternoon.