Japanese phrase
___を撮影できますか？ ___ o satsu ei de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I take a picture of ___?
When to use it
Checks if photographing something is permitted. It is a polite way to ask for permission in public places.
Example dialogue
この景色を撮影できますか？ ko no keshiki o satsu ei de ki ma su ka
Can I take a picture of this view?
はい、フラッシュなしなら大丈夫です。 ha i fu ra sshu na shi na ra dai jō bu de su
Yes, as long as you do not use a flash.