Japanese phrase
余裕を持ちませんか？ yo yū o mo chi ma se n ka
Meaning
Shall we leave ourselves some extra time?
When to use it
Suggests allowing extra time. It is a polite, soft proposal used when planning a trip, meeting, or task, often to avoid rushing or allow for delays.
Example dialogue
七時の電車にしますか？ nana ji no den sha ni shi ma su ka
Shall we take the seven o'clock train?
一本早くして、余裕を持ちませんか？ ichi pon haya ku shi te yo yū o mo chi ma se n ka
How about taking an earlier train and leaving ourselves some extra time?