Japanese phrase
何時までに帰ればいいですか？ nan ji ma de ni kae re ba i i de su ka
Meaning
What time do I need to be home by?
When to use it
Asks about the required time to return home. It is a polite way to check a curfew or another deadline, often used with family, hosts, or supervisors.
Example dialogue
今日、何時までに帰ればいいですか？ kyō nan ji ma de ni kae re ba i i de su ka
What time should I get home tonight?
門限は十一時です。 mon gen wa jū ichi ji de su
The curfew is eleven.