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.