Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I take it to go?" in Japanese?
Can I take it to go?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
もちかえりできますか
もちかえり できますか
mochikaeri dekimasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use もちかえりできますか (mochikaeri dekimasu ka) at a restaurant when you want a quick yes or no check. 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
Restaurant staff are usually listening for the key item or problem, so a short clear line works well.
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