Japanese phrase
___は使えますか？ ___ wa tsuka e ma su ka
Meaning
Can I use ___?
When to use it
Checks if a particular item or service is allowed. The wording is polite and useful in daily situations.
Example dialogue
このカードは使えますか？ ko no kā do wa tsuka e ma su ka
Can I use this card?
はい、使えます。 ha i tsuka e ma su
Yes, you can.