Japanese phrase
___いてもいいですか？ ___ i te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I stay ___?
When to use it
Checks politely whether remaining in a place is permitted. The wording is soft and suitable for everyday conversations with people who are not close friends.
Example dialogue
会議はもう終わりました。 kai gi wa mō o wa ri ma shi ta
The meeting is already over.
では、少しここにいてもいいですか？ de wa suko shi ko ko ni i te mo i i de su ka
Then, can I stay here for a little while?