Japanese phrase
___はいますか？ ___ wa i ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ there?
When to use it
Checks whether a person or animal is present. It is a simple, polite question used when looking for someone nearby.
Example dialogue
田中さんはいますか？ ta naka sa n ha i ma su ka
Is Mr. Tanaka there?
はい、います。 ha i i ma su
Yes, he is.