Japanese phrase
この近くに___はありますか？ ko no chika ku ni ___ wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is there ___ near here?
When to use it
Asks whether something is nearby. It is a polite and simple way to ask a passerby or staff member about a place or facility.
Example dialogue
この近くに駅はありますか？ ko no chika ku ni eki wa a ri ma su ka
Is there a station near here?
はい、すぐそこです。 ha i su gu so ko de su
Yes, it is just over there.