Japanese phrase
___ときは鍵をかけますか？ ___ to ki wa kagi o ka ke ma su ka
Meaning
Do you lock the door when ___?
When to use it
Asks whether someone locks a door at a certain time. This polite everyday question checks a usual action connected to a particular situation.
Example dialogue
出かけるときは鍵をかけますか？ de ka ke ru to ki wa kagi o ka ke ma su ka
Do you lock the door when you go out?
はい、出かける前にかけます。 ha i de ka ke ru mae ni ka ke ma su
Yes, I lock it before I leave.