Japanese phrase
___はわかりますか？ ___ wa wa ka ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do you understand ___?
When to use it
Asks if someone understands a word, idea, or language. It is common in lessons and everyday conversation, with a neutral and polite tone.
Example dialogue
この漢字はわかりますか？ ko no kan ji wa wa ka ri ma su ka
Do you understand this kanji?
すみません、わかりません。 su mi ma se n wa ka ri ma se n
Sorry, I do not understand it.