Japanese phrase
___が使えません。 ___ ga tsuka e ma se n
Meaning
I can't use ___.
When to use it
States that something cannot be used. This polite phrase reports a problem with a card or another item without sounding harsh.
Example dialogue
すみません、このカードが使えません。 su mi ma se n ko no kā do ga tsuka e ma se n
Sorry, I can't use this card.
ほかのカードはありますか？ ho ka no kā do wa a ri ma su ka
Is there another card?