Japanese phrase
助けてもらえますか？ tasu ke te mo ra e ma su ka
Meaning
Can you help me?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for help. It is a common request when assistance is needed from a stranger or acquaintance.
Example dialogue
すみません、助けてもらえますか？ su mi ma se n tasu ke te mo ra e ma su ka
Excuse me, can you help me?
はい、いいですよ。 ha i i i de su yo
Sure, I can.