How to say “Do you speak English” in Japanese

英語を話せますか
えいごをはなせますかeigo o hanasemasu ka
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The short answer

“Do you speak English” in Japanese is 英語を話せますか (えいごをはなせますか), pronounced eigo o hanasemasu ka.

Pronunciation

The phrase has 10 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or use the play button above for the whole phrase:

How to use it

Polite and direct. Softer: , is English okay?

Example sentences

  • すみません、英語を話せますか。すみません、えいごをはなせますか。
    Excuse me, do you speak English?
  • 英語は大丈夫ですか。えいごはだいじょうぶですか。
    Is English okay?
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softer英語は大丈夫ですかえいごはだいじょうぶですか eigo wa daijōbu desu ka

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FAQ

How do you say Do you speak English in Japanese?

Do you speak English in Japanese is 英語を話せますか (えいごをはなせますか), pronounced “eigo o hanasemasu ka”.

How do you write Do you speak English in Japanese?

It's written 英語を話せますか with kanji, or えいごをはなせますか in hiragana. Both are read eigo o hanasemasu ka.