Japanese phrase
___を使わずに行けますか？ ___ o tsuka wa zu ni i ke ma su ka
Meaning
Can I go there without using ___?
When to use it
Checks if a place is reachable without a particular means. This polite wording suits practical travel questions.
Example dialogue
地図を使わずに行けますか？ chi zu o tsuka wa zu ni i ke ma su ka
Can I go there without using a map?
はい、駅から近いです。 ha i eki ka ra chika i de su
Yes, it is close to the station.