Japanese phrase
___に罰則はありますか？ ___ ni bas soku wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is there a penalty for ___?
When to use it
Asks if breaking a rule leads to a penalty. The wording is polite and direct, making it suitable for checking rules with staff or someone in charge.
Example dialogue
規則違反に罰則はありますか？ ki soku i han ni bas soku wa a ri ma su ka
Is there a penalty for breaking the rules?
軽い違反なら、注意だけです。 karu i i han na ra chū i da ke de su
For a minor violation, it is just a warning.