Japanese phrase
___は試食できますか？ ___ wa shi shoku de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I sample ___?
When to use it
Asks politely to try a small sample of something. It is common in shops when checking whether a food item can be tasted before purchase.
Example dialogue
このチーズは試食できますか？ ko no chī zu wa shi shoku de ki ma su ka
Can I sample this cheese?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.