Japanese phrase
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
Meaning
Excuse me. Could you help me?
When to use it
Politely asks a nearby person for help. It is a gentle way to start a request with a stranger, staff member, or other person who may be able to assist.
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. Could you help me?
はい、どうしましたか？ ha i dō shi ma shi ta ka
Sure. What do you need?