Japanese phrase
___は禁煙ですか？ ___ wa kin en de su ka
Meaning
Is smoking prohibited in ___?
When to use it
Asks whether smoking is prohibited in a particular place. It is a polite question often used in restaurants, hotels, stations, and other public spaces.
Example dialogue
この店は禁煙ですか？ ko no mise wa kin en de su ka
Is smoking prohibited in this restaurant?
はい、店内は禁煙です。 ha i ten nai wa kin en de su
Yes, smoking is prohibited inside.