Phrase lesson
How do you say "Can I pay by card?" in Japanese?
Can I pay by card?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
カードではらえますか
カード で / はらえますか
kaado de / haraemasu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use カードではらえますか (kaado de haraemasu ka) while shopping when you want to check whether you can pay by card.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 で / はらえますか - Replace
〜with the payment method. - Good swaps here:
げんきん,PayPay,クレジットカード.
Core words
カード: card.はらえますか: can I pay?
Helper words and endings
で: marks the method, like “by card.”ますか: polite question ending after a verb.
Practical note
Ask this before the checkout if you are not sure. Small shops, food stalls, or local stores may not accept every payment method.
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