Japanese phrase
空いていますか? a i te i ma su ka
Meaning
Are you free?
When to use it
Asks whether someone has time available. It often begins a plan or invitation.
Example dialogue
今日の午後、空いていますか? kyō no go go a i te i ma su ka
Are you free this afternoon?
はい、三時以降なら。 ha i san ji i kō na ra
Yes, after three works for me.