Japanese phrase
一時的に___を使えますか？ ichi ji teki ni ___ o tsuka e ma su ka
Meaning
Could I use ___ for a while?
When to use it
Asks permission to use something for a limited time. It is a polite request often used when borrowing an item or using a shared space, with a softer tone than a direct demand.
Example dialogue
すみません、ペンを忘れました。 su mi ma se n pe n o wasu re ma shi ta
Sorry, I forgot my pen.
では、一時的にこのペンを使えますか？ de wa ichi ji teki ni ko no pe n o tsuka e ma su ka
Then, could I use this pen for a while?