Japanese phrase

___を英語で説明してもらえますか? ___ o ei go de setsu mei shi te mo ra e ma su ka

Meaning

Could you explain ___ in English?

When to use it

A polite request for an explanation in English. It suits questions about unfamiliar words, phrases, signs, or ideas.

Example dialogue

この標識を英語で説明してもらえますか? ko no hyō shiki o ei go de setsu mei shi te mo ra e ma su ka

Could you explain this sign in English?

もちろんです。空港への行き方を示しています。 mo chi ro n de su kū kō e no i ki kata o shime shi te i ma su

Of course. It shows the way to the airport.

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