Japanese phrase
支払い方法は___ですか？ shi hara i hō hō wa ___ de su ka
Meaning
Are you paying by ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a specific option is being used for payment. It is a polite way to confirm how someone will pay in a shop or service setting.
Example dialogue
支払い方法は現金ですか？ shi hara i hō hō wa gen kin de su ka
Are you paying by cash?
はい、現金でお願いします。 ha i gen kin de o nega i shi ma su
Yes, cash, please.