Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I pay by card?" in Japanese?

Shopping支払い

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

  • : 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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