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Beginner · scenario 55 of 84

Ask to borrow a phone

Ask a stranger to borrow their phone for a quick call.

The situation Your phone died. Ask someone nearby if you can make a quick call.

The dialogue

  1. すみません、少し​大丈夫​です​か?

    sumimasen, sukoshi daijōbu desu ka?

    Excuse me, do you have a moment?

  2. はい、どう​しました​か?

    hai, dō shimashita ka?

    Yes, what's the matter?

  3. スマホ​の​充電​が​ありません。

    sumaho no jūden ga arimasen.

    My phone's battery is dead.

  4. あ、大丈夫​です​か?

    a, daijōbu desu ka?

    Oh, are you okay?

  5. 電話​を​少し​使って​も​いいです​か?

    denwa o sukoshi tsukatte mo ii desu ka?

    May I use the phone for a bit?

  6. はい、いいです​よ。どうぞ。

    hai, ii desu yo. dōzo.

    Yes, sure. Go ahead.

  7. ありがとう​ございます。すぐ​終わります。

    arigatō gozaimasu. sugu owarimasu.

    Thank you. It will be over soon.

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