TL-057 · Shopping
Can I use this product overseas? — Japanese
A shopping situation for asking in Japanese whether an electronic product can be used abroad and checking voltage, plug adapters, and warranty coverage.
Quick answer
これは海外でも使えますか？
Meaning Can I use this overseas?
Kore wa kaigai demo tsukaemasu ka?
When to use it
Use this when buying electronics, chargers, hair tools, or small appliances in Japan and you want to know whether they will work in another country.
Core phrases
これは海外でも使えますか？
Kore wa kaigai demo tsukaemasu ka?
Can I use this overseas?
対応している電圧は何ボルトですか？
Taiō shite iru den'atsu wa nan-boruto desu ka?
What voltage does it support?
変換プラグは必要ですか？
Henkan puragu wa hitsuyō desu ka?
Will I need a plug adapter?
海外でも保証は受けられますか？
Kaigai demo hoshō wa ukeraremasu ka?
Is the warranty valid overseas?
What you may hear
100ボルトから240ボルトまで対応しています。
Hyaku-boruto kara ni-hyaku-yonjū-boruto made taiō shite imasu.
It supports 100 to 240 volts.
変換プラグは必要ですが、変圧器は必要ありません。
Henkan puragu wa hitsuyō desu ga, hen'atsuki wa hitsuyō arimasen.
You'll need a plug adapter, but not a voltage converter.
保証は購入した国のみで有効です。
Hoshō wa kōnyū shita kuni nomi de yūkō desu.
The warranty is only valid in the country of purchase.
How to respond
変換プラグは付属していますか？
Henkan puragu wa fuzoku shite imasu ka?
Is an adapter included in the box?
電圧表示を見せていただけますか？
Den'atsu hyōji o misete itadakemasu ka?
Could you show me the voltage label?
海外で使えなかった場合、返品できますか？
Kaigai de tsukaenakatta baai, henpin dekimasu ka?
Can I return it if it doesn't work overseas?
Mini conversation
You
これは海外でも使えますか？
Kore wa kaigai demo tsukaemasu ka?
Can I use this overseas?
Other person
どちらの国で使いますか？
Dochira no kuni de tsukaimasu ka?
Which country will you use it in?
You
韓国で使います。対応している電圧は何ボルトですか？
Kankoku de tsukaimasu. Taiō shite iru den'atsu wa nan-boruto desu ka?
I'll use it in Korea. What voltage does it support?
Other person
100ボルトから240ボルトまで対応しています。
Hyaku-boruto kara ni-hyaku-yonjū-boruto made taiō shite imasu.
It supports 100 to 240 volts.
You
変換プラグは必要ですか？
Henkan puragu wa hitsuyō desu ka?
Will I need a plug adapter?
Other person
はい。変換プラグは必要ですが、変圧器は必要ありません。
Hai. Henkan puragu wa hitsuyō desu ga, hen'atsuki wa hitsuyō arimasen.
Yes. You'll need a plug adapter, but not a voltage converter.
You
海外でも保証は受けられますか？
Kaigai demo hoshō wa ukeraremasu ka?
Is the warranty valid overseas?
Other person
保証は購入した国のみで有効です。
Hoshō wa kōnyū shita kuni nomi de yūkō desu.
The warranty is only valid in the country of purchase.
More natural
これは海外でも使えますか？ is a good opener, but with electronics it is better to separately confirm 電圧, 変換プラグ, and 保証. A plug adapter and a voltage converter are different devices.
Good to know
Some products sold in Japan are domestic models. Check the input voltage and plug requirements on the label or official manual, and ask about warranty coverage. Store policy and manufacturer policy may differ.
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