Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I return it?" in Japanese?

Shopping返品確認

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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