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How to say “Is there someone who can speak English?” in Japanese

えいご が はなせる ひとは いますか

Eigo ga hanaseru hito wa imasu ka

normal / slow

Word-by-word breakdown

  • えいご が はなせるeigo ga hanaserucan speak English
  • ひとhitoperson
  • いますかimasu kais there?

Usage & culture tip

Polite way to find an English-speaking officer, station master, or doctor.

Good for: Getting help in an emergency, illness or lost-item situation.

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