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How do you say "I have a question" in Japanese?

Use this at work when you want to open a new question politely.

I have a question

質問開始

Use しつもんがあります (shitsumon ga arimasu) at work when you want to open a new question politely. Treat it as a fixed phrase you learn as one practical chunk.

Answer

Two layers, same practical line

しつもんがあります

しつもん が あります

shitsumon ga / arimasu

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Quick use

Use しつもんがあります (shitsumon ga arimasu) at work when you want to open a new question politely. 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: polite verb ending.

Practical note

This helps keep the exchange moving before the task or misunderstanding gets bigger.