Japanese phrase
___で喫煙してもいいですか？ ___ de kitsu en shi te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Would it be okay to smoke ___?
When to use it
Politely asks if smoking is allowed. The wording is soft and considerate, making it suitable for asking staff or people nearby.
Example dialogue
店内で喫煙してもいいですか？ ten nai de kitsu en shi te mo i i de su ka
Would it be okay to smoke inside the shop?
申し訳ありません、禁煙です。 mō shi wake a ri ma se n kin en de su
Sorry, smoking is not allowed.