Japanese phrase
___は原本が必要ですか？ ___ wa gen pon ga hitsu yō de su ka
Meaning
Is the original ___ required?
When to use it
Asks if an original document is required. This polite question is useful when confirming document requirements at an office or service counter.
Example dialogue
診断書は原本が必要ですか？ shin dan sho wa gen pon ga hitsu yō de su ka
Is the original medical certificate required?
いいえ、コピーで大丈夫です。 i i e ko pī de dai jō bu de su
No, a copy is fine.