Japanese phrase
___を開けてもいいですか？ ___ o a ke te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I open ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to open something. It is common in everyday conversation and sounds friendly while remaining polite.
Example dialogue
空気を入れ替えたいです。 kū ki o i re ka e ta i de su
I would like to let in some fresh air.
窓を開けてもいいですか？ mado o a ke te mo i i de su ka
Can I open the window?