Japanese phrase
___は誰が払いますか？ ___ wa dare ga hara i ma su ka
Meaning
Who will pay for ___?
When to use it
Asks who will cover the cost of something. It is direct and neutral, and it often seeks a clear decision about payment.
Example dialogue
今回の宿泊費は誰が払いますか？ kon kai no shuku haku hi wa dare ga hara i ma su ka
Who will pay for the accommodation this time?
会社が払います。 kai sha ga hara i ma su
The company will pay for it.