Japanese phrase
承認の対象は___ですか？ shō nin no tai shō wa ___ de su ka
Meaning
Does ___ need approval?
When to use it
Checks whether something needs approval. This polite question is useful when confirming workplace procedures or requirements.
Example dialogue
承認の対象はこの申請ですか？ shō nin no tai shō wa ko no shin sei de su ka
Does this application need approval?
はい、課長の承認が必要です。 ha i ka chō no shō nin ga hitsu yō de su
Yes, it needs the section manager's approval.