Japanese phrase
___に身分証は必要ですか？ ___ ni mi bun shō wa hitsu yō de su ka
Meaning
Do they require identification for ___?
When to use it
Asks if a form of identification is necessary. The wording is polite and useful when checking travel requirements.
Example dialogue
レンタカーを借りるのに身分証は必要ですか？ re n ta kā o ka ri ru no ni mi bun shō wa hitsu yō de su ka
Do they require identification for renting a car?
運転免許証が必要です。 un ten men kyo shō ga hitsu yō de su
A driver's license is required.