Japanese phrase
___を渡る必要がありますか？ ___ o wata ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do I need to cross ___?
When to use it
Asks whether crossing a particular place is necessary. It is a polite question used when checking directions or planning a route.
Example dialogue
すみません、この橋を渡る必要がありますか？ su mi ma se n ko no hashi o wata ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Excuse me, do I need to cross this bridge?
はい、駅は橋の向こうです。 ha i eki wa hashi no mu kō de su
Yes, the station is on the other side of the bridge.