Japanese phrase
___を撮ってもいいですか？ ___ o to tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I take a photo of ___?
When to use it
Asks politely whether taking a photo is allowed. The wording is gentle and suitable for speaking to staff, acquaintances, or strangers in everyday situations.
Example dialogue
すみません、この料理を撮ってもいいですか？ su mi ma se n ko no ryō ri o to tte mo i i de su ka
Excuse me, may I take a photo of this dish?
ええ、どうぞ。 ē dō zo
Sure, go ahead.