Translation guide
How to express that something or someone is available in Japanese, depending on context: for things, people, time, and services.
Saying that an item is in stock, obtainable, or not sold out.
The most basic and common way to say something is available, meaning 'there is' or 'exists'. Use with the particle が.
Is that book still available?
空席があります。
There are seats available.
Literally 'to come into one's hands', meaning something is obtainable or available for purchase. Often used for items that may be hard to get.
この限定版はまだ手に入りますか。
Is this limited edition still available?
A formal, written term meaning 'obtainable' or 'available'. Common in product descriptions or business contexts.
この商品はオンラインで入手可能です。
This product is available online.
Saying that someone is free to do something or meet.
Means 'to be free' or 'not occupied'. Used for people's schedules or rooms/seats.
明日の午後は空いていますか。
Are you available tomorrow afternoon?
彼は今空いています。
He is available now.
Literally 'hands become free', meaning to become available after finishing a task. Casual.
手が空いたら手伝ってください。
Please help me when you're available.
Means 'to be able to arrange one's schedule' or 'to be convenient'. Slightly formal.
来週の火曜日は都合がつきますか。
Are you available next Tuesday?
Saying that a service, facility, or feature is available for use.
Means 'can be used' or 'available for use'. Common for services, facilities, and features.
このアプリは無料で利用できます。
This app is available for free.
駐車場は24時間利用できます。
The parking lot is available 24 hours.
Casual potential form of 使う (to use), meaning 'can be used' or 'available'. Very common in everyday speech.
Means 'supports' or 'is compatible with', used for features like language support or payment methods.
このサイトは英語に対応していますか。
Is this website available in English?
Saying that a time slot or chance is available.
Means 'there is an opening' or 'vacancy'. Used for appointments, time slots, or seats.
今日の予約に空きがありますか。
Is there any availability for a reservation today?
Literally 'there is a chance', used when an opportunity is available.
まだチャンスがあります。
There is still a chance available.
The English phrase 'be available' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it literally as 利用可能である or 入手可能である can sound overly formal or unnatural in casual conversation. Choose the expression based on what is available (thing, person, service, time).
このクーポンはまだ使えますか。
Is this coupon still available?