Japanese phrase
___は24時間常駐していますか？ ___ wa 24 ji kan jō chū shi te i ma su ka
Meaning
Is there someone at ___ around the clock?
When to use it
Asks if a place has someone on duty around the clock. This polite question is useful for hotels and guesthouses when help may be needed late at night.
Example dialogue
ホテルの受付は24時間常駐していますか？ ho te ru no uke tsuke wa 24 ji kan jō chū shi te i ma su ka
Is there someone at the hotel reception around the clock?
はい、夜中もスタッフがいます。 ha i yo naka mo su ta ffu ga i ma su
Yes, staff are there at night too.