そこに座ってもいいですか
May I sit there?
Japanese
か
か
Meaning: question particle; or
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Example sentences
I don't know if it will rain tomorrow.
こういう時にはどうすればいいですか。
What should I do in a situation like this?
どうしたわけか、彼は急に黙り込んだ。
For some reason, he suddenly became silent.
すみませんが、もう一度説明していただけますか？
Excuse me, but could you explain it once more?
ところで、明日の予定はどうなっていますか？
By the way, what is the plan for tomorrow?
コーヒーと紅茶、どちらになさいますか？
Would you like coffee or tea?
いったい、何が起きたのですか？
What on earth happened?
先ほどお電話した者ですが、ご担当者様はおられますか。
I am the person who called a moment ago; is the person in charge available?
緊張しているのか、彼の表情は硬かった。
His expression was stiff, perhaps because he was nervous.
Usage Notes
か turns statements into questions or marks embedded questions. Also means 'or' between alternatives. In embedded questions, it means 'whether/if'. Can soften suggestions when combined with どう.
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