Phrase lesson

How do you say "Is it on sale?" in Japanese?

Shoppingセール確認

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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