Japanese phrase
___は資格を持っていますか？ ___ wa shi kaku o mo tte i ma su ka
Meaning
Does ___ have a qualification?
When to use it
Asks whether someone has a qualification. It is a neutral question used when checking a person's credentials or training.
Example dialogue
田中さんは資格を持っていますか？ ta naka sa n wa shi kaku o mo tte i ma su ka
Does Tanaka have a qualification?
はい、簿記の資格があります。 ha i bo ki no shi kaku ga a ri ma su
Yes, I have a bookkeeping qualification.