Japanese phrase
___を断られることはありますか？ ___ o kotowa ra re ru ko to wa a ri ma su ka
Meaning
Is ___ ever refused?
When to use it
Asks whether an application can be rejected. The wording is polite and focuses on the possibility of an unfavorable decision.
Example dialogue
ビザの申請を断られることはありますか？ bi za no shin sei o kotowa ra re ru ko to wa a ri ma su ka
Is a visa application ever refused?
はい、条件を満たさないと断られます。 ha i jō ken o mi ta sa na i to kotowa ra re ma su
Yes, it may be refused if the requirements are not met.