Beginner · scenario 13 of 84

Ask for the time

Politely ask someone on the street what time it is.

The situation You are on the street. Ask someone passing by what time it is.

The dialogue

すみません、今、何時ですか？
sumimasen, ima, nanji desu ka?
Excuse me, what time is it now?
今、3時です。
ima, sanji desu.
It's 3 o'clock now.
3時ですね、ありがとうございます。
sanji desu ne, arigatō gozaimasu.
3 o'clock, right? Thank you very much.
いいえ、どういたしまして。
iie, dōitashimashite.
No, you're welcome.

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