Japanese phrase
___てもよろしいでしょうか？ ___ te mo yo ro shi i de shō ka
Meaning
Would it be all right if ___?
When to use it
Requests permission in a very polite way. It creates a respectful tone and is often used with strangers, seniors, or people in formal situations.
Example dialogue
窓を開けてもよろしいでしょうか？ mado o a ke te mo yo ro shi i de shō ka
Would it be all right if I opened the window?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.