Japanese phrase
___を使えますか？ ___ o tsuka e ma su ka
Meaning
Can I use ___?
When to use it
Checks whether using something is allowed. The phrase is gentle and common in daily conversation with staff, classmates, or people nearby.
Example dialogue
このペンを使えますか？ ko no pe n o tsuka e ma su ka
Can I use this pen?
どうぞ。 dō zo
Sure.