Phrase lesson
How do you say "Is it on sale?" in Japanese?
Is it on sale?
Answer
Two layers, same practical line
セールですか
セール ですか
seeru desu ka
Lesson body
Phrase breakdown and usage notes
Quick use
Use セールですか (seeru desu ka) while shopping when you want to check whether an item is on sale.
Chunk or pattern
- This is a fixed phrase.
- Learn the whole line first.
- It is short enough to use while pointing at a price tag or sale sign.
Core words
セール: sale.
Helper words and endings
ですか: polite question ending.
Practical note
セール often means a sale event or sale item. If you want to ask whether this specific item is cheaper now, pointing at the item makes the meaning much clearer.
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