Japanese phrase
誰が支払いますか？ dare ga shi hara i ma su ka
Meaning
Who is going to pay?
When to use it
Asks which person will cover a cost. The wording is polite and direct, and it can refer to a meal, purchase, or shared expense before payment is made.
Example dialogue
食事代は誰が支払いますか？ shoku ji dai wa dare ga shi hara i ma su ka
Who is going to pay for the meal?
今回は私が払います。 kon kai wa watashi ga hara i ma su
I will pay this time.