Japanese phrase
___は持ち込めますか？ ___ wa mo chi ko me ma su ka
Meaning
Is it okay to bring ___ in?
When to use it
Requests permission to bring an item into a place. The wording is polite and natural for asking staff about a specific item before entering.
Example dialogue
水筒は持ち込めますか？ sui tō wa mo chi ko me ma su ka
Is it okay to bring a water bottle in?
はい、ふた付きなら大丈夫です。 ha i fu ta tsu ki na ra dai jō bu de su
Yes, it is fine if it has a cap.