Japanese phrase
近くに___はありますか？ chika ku ni ___ wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is there a ___ nearby?
When to use it
Checks whether a nearby place or object exists. It is a polite question for everyday use with people who may know the area.
Example dialogue
近くにトイレはありますか？ chika ku ni to i re wa a ri ma su ka
Is there a restroom nearby?
はい、右側です。 ha i migi gawa de su
Yes, it is on the right.