Japanese phrase
___を借りられますか？ ___ o ka ri ra re ma su ka
Meaning
Can I borrow ___?
When to use it
Asks politely for permission to use something temporarily. It fits everyday requests between people who know each other and sounds softer than a direct command.
Example dialogue
ペンを借りられますか？ pe n o ka ri ra re ma su ka
Can I borrow your pen?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Sure, go ahead.