Japanese phrase
___はどなたが負担しますか？ ___ wa do na ta ga fu tan shi ma su ka
Meaning
Who will cover ___?
When to use it
Asks who will pay a particular cost. This polite business expression focuses on assigning financial responsibility and avoids sounding overly direct.
Example dialogue
宿泊費はどなたが負担しますか？ shuku haku hi wa do na ta ga fu tan shi ma su ka
Who will cover the accommodation costs?
弊社で負担します。 hei sha de fu tan shi ma su
Our company will cover them.