Question
I’m in Japan for business, and during meetings, I often want to ask if everyone understands before moving on to the next topic. How can I politely ask, “Does everyone understand?” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
皆（みな）さん、わかりますか？
Minasan, wakarimasuka?
Does everyone understand?
This is a very useful expression to ensure comprehension in meetings or presentations. Minasan means “everyone,” and wakarimasuka is “do you understand?” Using this phrase helps ensure that all participants are following along and allows for any necessary clarification.
If you need to address a specific individual, replace “minasan” with the person’s name, for example, “Tanaka-san, wakarimasuka?” (Tanaka, do you understand?) This ensures polite and direct communication, especially useful in a business setting.
