Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I walk there?" in Japanese?

Trains徒歩可否

Can I walk there?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

あるいていけますか

あるいて いけますか

aruite ikemasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use あるいていけますか (aruite ikemasu ka) when you want to know whether you can walk to the place from where you are.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed practical question.
  • Learn it as “can I get there on foot?”
  • It is useful around stations when deciding whether to walk or take another train or bus.

Core words

  • あるいて: walking / on foot.
  • いけますか: can I go?

Practical note

This question usually invites an answer like “yes, about 10 minutes” or “no, take a bus.”

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