Japanese phrase
お子さんは何人いますか？ o ko sa n wa nan nin i ma su ka
Meaning
How many children do you have?
When to use it
A polite way to ask how many children someone has. It is respectful but can feel personal, so it suits friendly or appropriate conversations rather than formal first encounters.
Example dialogue
お子さんは何人いますか？ o ko sa n wa nan nin i ma su ka
How many children do you have?
二人います。 futa ri i ma su
I have two.