Japanese phrase
今お時間ありますか？ ima o ji kan a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do you have time right now?
When to use it
A polite way to ask whether someone has time now. It is commonly used before making a request and sounds respectful in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
今お時間ありますか？ ima o ji kan a ri ma su ka
Do you have time right now?
はい、あります。 ha i a ri ma su
Yes, I do.