Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I do this today?" in Japanese?
Can I do this today?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
きょうできますか
きょう できますか
kyou dekimasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use きょうできますか (kyou dekimasu ka) at city hall or another public office when you want to know if it can be done today. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
- Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.
Helper words and endings
ますか: polite question ending after a verb.
Practical note
At public offices, short clear questions usually work better than long explanations.
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