How do you say "Can I use this?" in Japanese?

Quick use

Use これつかえますか (kore tsukaemasu ka) while shopping when you ask whether something will work for your purpose. Learn it as a ready-to-use line you can say smoothly.

Chunk or pattern

• This is a fixed phrase.
• Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
• Once it feels automatic, it becomes much easier to use under pressure.

Helper words and endings

• ますか: polite question ending after a verb.

Practical note

Pointing at the item or screen usually makes the answer faster and clearer.