Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I return it?" in Japanese?
Can I return it?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
へんぴんできますか
へんぴん / できますか
henpin / dekimasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use へんぴんできますか (henpin dekimasu ka) while shopping when you want to know whether you can return an item after buying it.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed shopping phrase.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- Use it before buying if return rules matter to you.
Core words
へんぴん: return of an item.できますか: can I do it? / is it possible?
Practical note
Return rules can depend on the shop, item condition, receipt, and time limit. This phrase opens the topic, but staff may explain the detailed conditions after that.
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