Japanese phrase
家賃を___下げてもらえませんか？ ya chin o ___ sa ge te mo ra e ma se n ka
Meaning
Is there any chance you could lower the rent ___?
When to use it
Softens a request to pay less rent. The wording is respectful and indirect, making it suitable for a careful discussion with a landlord.
Example dialogue
この部屋が気に入りました。 ko no heya ga ki ni hai ri ma shi ta
I really like this apartment.
家賃を少しだけ下げてもらえませんか？ ya chin o suko shi da ke sa ge te mo ra e ma se n ka
Is there any chance you could lower the rent just a little?