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Markdown lesson

How do you say "When is the deadline?" in Japanese?

Use this at city hall or another public office when you need a deadline or closing time.

When is the deadline?

期限確認

Use いつまでですか (itsuma de desu ka) at city hall or another public office when you need a deadline or closing time. The reusable part is `〜 で ですか`.

Answer

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いつまでですか

いつまで / ですか

itsuma de / desu ka

Lesson body

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Quick use

Use いつまでですか (itsuma de desu ka) at city hall or another public office when you need a deadline or closing time. It helps you move the conversation to the important point quickly.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 で / ですか
  • Replace the part with the thing, place, document, item, or action you need in that scene.

Helper words and endings

  • ですか: polite question ending.

Practical note

At public offices, short clear questions usually work better than long explanations.