Japanese phrase
___を脱ぐ必要がありますか？ ___ o nu gu hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do I need to take off ___?
When to use it
Asks whether removing an item is required. This polite question checks a rule before removing clothing or footwear in a home, temple, or other place with a dress custom.
Example dialogue
靴を脱ぐ必要がありますか？ kutsu o nu gu hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Do I need to take off my shoes?
はい、玄関でお願いします。 ha i gen kan de o nega i shi ma su
Yes, please take them off at the entrance.