Phrase lesson
How do you say "Is it cash only?" in Japanese?
Is it cash only?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
げんきんだけですか
げんきん だけ ですか
genkin dake desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use げんきんだけですか (genkin dake desu ka) while shopping when you want to check if the shop accepts only cash.
Chunk or pattern
- Reusable pattern:
〜 だけ ですか だけmeans “only.”- Good swaps here:
げんきん,カード,これ.
Core words
げんきん: cash.だけ: only.
Helper words and endings
ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
This is useful when you see a payment sign but are not sure what it means. If the answer is yes, you know you need cash before reaching the register.
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