Japanese phrase
___はいつ呼ばれますか？ ___ wa i tsu yo ba re ma su ka
Meaning
When will ___ be called?
When to use it
Asks when a person or thing will be called. It is a polite way to check the timing while waiting at a service counter or airport.
Example dialogue
名前はいつ呼ばれますか？ na mae ha i tsu yo ba re ma su ka
When will my name be called?
すぐにお呼びします。 su gu ni o yo bi shi ma su
We will call you shortly.