Japanese phrase
___に赤ちゃんが生まれましたか? ___ ni aka cha n ga u ma re ma shi ta ka
Meaning
Did ___ have a baby?
When to use it
Asks whether someone has had a baby. It is a polite question used when sharing family news with friends, relatives, or coworkers.
Example dialogue
お姉さんに赤ちゃんが生まれましたか? o nē sa n ni aka cha n ga u ma re ma shi ta ka
Did your older sister have a baby?
はい、先月生まれました。 ha i sen getsu u ma re ma shi ta
Yes, the baby was born last month.