Japanese phrase
___はどちらの負担ですか？ ___ wa do chi ra no fu tan de su ka
Meaning
Which party covers ___?
When to use it
Asks which side pays or takes responsibility. It is polite and direct, and suits practical discussions about costs, repairs, or other obligations.
Example dialogue
修理代はどちらの負担ですか？ shū ri dai wa do chi ra no fu tan de su ka
Which party covers the repair cost?
保証期間内なので、こちらの負担です。 ho shō ki kan nai na no de ko chi ra no fu tan de su
Since it is under warranty, we will cover it.