Phrase lesson

How do you say "Can I still make it?" in Japanese?

Trains時間確認

Can I still make it?

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

まだまにあいますか

まだ まにあいますか

mada maniaimasu ka

Lesson body

Phrase breakdown and usage notes

Quick use

Use まだまにあいますか (mada maniaimasu ka) when you are worried you may miss a train, bus, appointment, or connection.

It asks, “Can I still make it?” in a very practical way.

Chunk or pattern

  • This is a fixed phrase.
  • Learn the whole line first instead of rebuilding it word by word.
  • It is most useful when paired with a train time, destination, or ticket on your phone.

Core words

  • まだ: still / yet.
  • まにあいます: make it in time.

Helper words and endings

  • ますか: polite question ending after a verb.

Practical note

If the answer is no, the next useful question is often つぎはいつですか (tsugi wa itsu desu ka) — “When is the next one?”

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