Japanese phrase

今、お時間よろしいですか? ima o ji kan yo ro shi i de su ka

Meaning

Would now be a good time?

When to use it

A polite question about whether this is a good time. It gently checks availability before a conversation or request.

Example dialogue

すみません、今、お時間よろしいですか? su mi ma se n ima o ji kan yo ro shi i de su ka

Excuse me, would now be a good time?

はい、少しなら。 ha i suko shi na ra

Yes, for a little while.

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