Japanese phrase
___を養生していただけますか？ ___ o yō jō shi te i ta da ke ma su ka
Meaning
Could you cover ___ to protect it?
When to use it
Asks someone to protect an object or surface with covering. It is a polite request used during construction, repairs, painting, or moving to prevent damage, dirt, or paint from reaching the item.
Example dialogue
床に傷がつかないか心配です。 yuka ni kizu ga tsu ka na i ka shin pai de su
I am worried the floor might get scratched.
床を養生していただけますか？ yuka o yō jō shi te i ta da ke ma su ka
Could you cover the floor to protect it?