Japanese phrase
___をつないでもいいですか？ ___ o tsu na i de mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I connect ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to connect something. It is polite and common when handling cables, devices, or calls, with a softer tone than a direct command.
Example dialogue
このケーブルをつないでもいいですか？ ko no kē bu ru o tsu na i de mo i i de su ka
Can I connect this cable?
はい、そこの端子で大丈夫です。 ha i so ko no tan shi de dai jō bu de su
Yes, that port is fine.