Japanese phrase
___で働けますか？ ___ de hatara ke ma su ka
Meaning
Can I work at ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may work at a specified place. It is a direct but polite question about permission or opportunity, often used when discussing a job or work location.
Example dialogue
来月からここで働けますか？ rai getsu ka ra ko ko de hatara ke ma su ka
Can I work here starting next month?
はい、空きがあります。 ha i a ki ga a ri ma su
Yes, we have an opening.