Japanese phrase
支払いは___ですか？ shi hara i wa ___ de su ka
Meaning
Is the payment made by ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a payment uses a particular method. This polite, neutral question is common at stores and service counters when confirming how someone will pay.
Example dialogue
支払いはカードですか？ shi hara i wa kā do de su ka
Is the payment by card?
はい、カードでお願いします。 ha i kā do de o nega i shi ma su
Yes, by card, please.