Japanese phrase
___に少しお時間をいただけますか？ ___ ni suko shi o ji kan o i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you spare a little time for ___?
When to use it
Asks someone to make time for a specific matter. It sounds soft and respectful, especially when starting a request that may require attention or discussion.
Example dialogue
資料の確認に少しお時間をいただけますか？ shi ryō no kaku nin ni suko shi o ji kan o i ta da ke ma su ka
Could you spare a little time to review the materials?
はい、確認します。 ha i kaku nin shi ma su
Yes, I will check them.