Japanese phrase
___を吸ってもいいですか？ ___ o su tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Would it be all right to smoke ___?
When to use it
Politely asks for permission to smoke something. The wording is gentle and considerate toward people nearby.
Example dialogue
外でタバコを吸ってもいいですか？ soto de ta ba ko o su tte mo i i de su ka
Would it be all right to smoke outside?
はい、外なら大丈夫です。 ha i soto na ra dai jō bu de su
Yes, outside is fine.