Japanese phrase
___を抜きにできますか？ ___ o nu ki ni de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Could you make it without ___?
When to use it
A polite request to leave out an ingredient or option. It is common when customizing food and sounds considerate in shops and restaurants.
Example dialogue
アイスコーヒーを一つお願いします。 a i su kō hī o hito tsu o nega i shi ma su
One iced coffee, please.
砂糖を抜きにできますか？ sa tō o nu ki ni de ki ma su ka
Could you make it without sugar?