Japanese phrase
___は書く必要がありますか？ ___ wa ka ku hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do I have to write ___ down?
When to use it
Checks whether a particular item must be written down. The question is polite and common when filling out paperwork or following instructions.
Example dialogue
この欄に住所は書く必要がありますか？ ko no ran ni jū sho wa ka ku hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Do I have to write my address down in this section?
はい、都道府県からお願いします。 ha i to dō fu ken ka ra o nega i shi ma su
Yes, please start with the prefecture.