Japanese phrase
___に穴を開けてもいいですか？ ___ ni ana o a ke te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay if I put a hole in ___?
When to use it
Asks whether making a hole in something is allowed. The wording is polite and suits a casual request for permission.
Example dialogue
この箱に穴を開けてもいいですか？ ko no bako ni ana o a ke te mo i i de su ka
Is it okay if I put a hole in this box?
うん、どうぞ。 u n dō zo
Sure, go ahead.