Japanese phrase
___を買えますか？ ___ o ka e ma su ka
Meaning
Can I buy ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker can purchase something. The omitted subject is often the speaker, and the phrase is common when asking about availability or permission in a shop.
Example dialogue
この店で切符を買えますか？ ko no mise de kippu o ka e ma su ka
Can I buy a ticket here?
はい、窓口で買えます。 ha i mado guchi de ka e ma su
Yes, you can buy one at the counter.