Japanese phrase
___で相談できますか？ ___ de sō dan de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Can I discuss ___ with you?
When to use it
Requests permission to discuss a matter. It is a polite way to begin asking for advice or assistance.
Example dialogue
この件で相談できますか？ ko no ken de sō dan de ki ma su ka
Can I discuss this matter with you?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Sure, go ahead.