Japanese phrase
すみません、何時ですか？ su mi ma se n nan doki de su ka
Meaning
Excuse me. What time is it?
When to use it
Politely asks for the current time. The opening phrase gently gets attention, making it suitable for strangers or casual public encounters.
Example dialogue
すみません、何時ですか？ su mi ma se n nan doki de su ka
Excuse me. What time is it?
三時です。 san ji de su
It is three o'clock.