Japanese phrase
___は買えますか？ ___ wa ka e ma su ka
Meaning
Can I buy ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be purchased. This simple, polite question is common in shops and stations when checking availability.
Example dialogue
この切符は買えますか？ ko no kippu wa ka e ma su ka
Can I buy this ticket?
はい、あちらで買えます。 ha i a chi ra de ka e ma su
Yes, you can buy it over there.