Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I use an IC card?" in Japanese?

Trains支払い

Can I use an IC card?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

ICカードはつかえますか

ICカード は / つかえますか

IC kaado wa / tsukaemasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use ICカードはつかえますか (IC kaado wa tsukaemasu ka) when you want to know whether you can use a transit IC card such as Suica or PASMO.

Chunk or pattern

  • Reusable pattern: 〜 は / つかえますか
  • Replace with the card, pass, or payment method.
  • Useful swaps here: Suicaは, PASMOは, クレジットカードは.

Core words

  • ICカード: transit IC card, such as Suica or PASMO.
  • つかえますか: can I use it?

Helper words and endings

  • : marks the card as the topic.
  • ますか: makes it a polite question.

Practical note

This is for transport cards, not just general credit cards. It is useful at gates, buses, ticket machines, and smaller stations.

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