Japanese phrase
___で喫煙できますか？ ___ de kitsu en de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I smoke in ___?
When to use it
Asks whether smoking is allowed in a particular place. This polite question is useful when checking the rules at a cafe, restaurant, or other venue.
Example dialogue
テラスで喫煙できますか？ te ra su de kitsu en de ki ma su ka
Can I smoke on the terrace?
はい、灰皿があります。 ha i hai zara ga a ri ma su
Yes, there is an ashtray.