Japanese phrase
今、___はいますか？ ima ___ wa i ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ there right now?
When to use it
Checks if someone is present right now. The wording is polite and common when calling a home, workplace, or other place to find someone.
Example dialogue
もしもし、今、田中さんはいますか？ mo shi mo shi ima ta naka sa n ha i ma su ka
Hello, is Mr. Tanaka there right now?
はい、います。 ha i i ma su
Yes, he is here.