Japanese phrase
___を申請できますか？ ___ o shin sei de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I apply for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an application for something is possible. This polite question is useful when checking the procedure at an office or service counter.
Example dialogue
パスポートを申請できますか？ pa su pō to o shin sei de ki ma su ka
Can I apply for a passport?
はい、窓口でできます。 ha i mado guchi de de ki ma su
Yes, you can apply at the counter.