Japanese phrase
___に触ってもいいですか？ ___ ni sawa tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
May I touch ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to touch something. It is polite and often used in places such as museums or shops where handling an item may be restricted.
Example dialogue
この展示品に触ってもいいですか？ ko no ten ji hin ni sawa tte mo i i de su ka
May I touch this exhibit?
はい、そっとなら大丈夫です。 ha i so tto na ra dai jō bu de su
Yes, as long as you are gentle.