何かご用でしょうか？
Is there something I can help you with?
Japanese
でしょうか
でしょうか
Meaning: I wonder; is it?; (polite question marker)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | でしょうか | — |
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Example sentences
I wonder what time it is now.
陽春の候、いかがお過ごしでしょうか。
In this season of early spring, how are you doing?
Usage Notes
A polite expression used to ask a question or express uncertainty. It's more polite than 'darou ka' or 'desu ka'.
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