Ask clinic staff for an interpreter and confirm the arrangements.
The idea
通訳 means an interpreter or interpreting. 通訳をお願いできますか is a polite request; 英語の通訳 specifies the language. いつ来られますか asks when the interpreter can come.
Examples
- 通訳をお願いできますか。Could I request an interpreter?
- 英語の通訳はいますか。Is an English interpreter available?
- 日本語がよく分かりません。I have difficulty understanding Japanese.
- 通訳の方はいつ来られますか。When can the interpreter come?
- 通訳に料金はかかりますか。Is there a fee for interpreting?
- もう一度、ゆっくり説明してください。Please explain it once more slowly.
Read-aloud uses a synthetic Japanese voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.
No Japanese device voice is available. You can still read the text and use the linked listening resources.
Watch out
A request does not guarantee an interpreter is available. Ask about the wait and cost before agreeing.
Try it yourself
＿＿をお願いできますか。（通訳／切手）
Show answer or example answer
通訳
通訳 is the person or service requested.
＿＿の通訳はいますか。（英語／病院）
Show answer or example answer
英語
英語の通訳 specifies an English interpreter.
通訳の方は＿＿来られますか。（いつ／いくら）
Show answer or example answer
いつ
いつ asks when the interpreter can come.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
＿＿をお願いできますか。（通訳／切手）
＿＿の通訳はいますか。（英語／病院）
通訳の方は＿＿来られますか。（いつ／いくら）
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Keep your progress
Sign up for free to save your practice results in your account.
Sign up to saveI already have an accountUse it today
Practise the exchange aloud, replacing English with the language you need.