Japanese phrase
___に相談できますか？ ___ ni sō dan de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I talk to ___ about it?
When to use it
Asks to consult someone about a matter. It is a polite request used when seeking advice or help from someone familiar with the issue.
Example dialogue
この件を部長に相談できますか？ ko no ken o bu chō ni sō dan de ki ma su ka
Can I talk to the manager about this?
はい、今なら大丈夫です。 ha i ima na ra dai jō bu de su
Yes, now is fine.