Japanese phrase
___は申告する必要がありますか？ ___ wa shin koku su ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Do I need to declare ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an item must be declared. This polite question is common at customs or immigration when the reporting requirement is unclear.
Example dialogue
現金は申告する必要がありますか？ gen kin wa shin koku su ru hitsu yō ga a ri ma su ka
Do I need to declare cash?
一定額を超えると必要です。 it tei gaku o ko e ru to hitsu yō de su
It is required above a certain amount.