Japanese phrase
___に近づいてもいいですか？ ___ ni chika zu i te mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Can I get closer to ___?
When to use it
Requests permission to move nearer to a person or thing. It sounds casual and friendly in everyday situations.
Example dialogue
あの猫に近づいてもいいですか？ a no neko ni chika zu i te mo i i de su ka
Can I get closer to that cat?
いいですよ。でも、驚かせないでください。 i i de su yo de mo odoro ka se na i de ku da sa i
Sure. Just do not startle it.