How do you say "Do I need a copy?" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use コピーがひつようですか (kopii ga hitsuyou desu ka) when you are not sure whether you need to submit the original, a copy, or both.

Chunk or pattern

Reusable pattern: 〜 が / ひつよう ですか

Replace 〜 with the item you are asking about.

Office examples:

• コピーがひつようですか — Do I need a copy?
• パスポートがひつようですか — Do I need my passport?
• ざいりゅうカードがひつようですか — Do I need my residence card?

Core words

• コピー: copy.
• ひつよう: necessary / required.

Helper words and endings

• が: marks the thing that may be needed.
• ですか: makes it a polite question.

Practical note

This is useful before leaving the counter. If a copy is needed, the office may have a copy machine nearby, but you need to know before your turn ends.