Japanese phrase
___の方とお話しできますか？ ___ no hō to o hana shi de ki ma su ka
Meaning
Could I speak with ___?
When to use it
Politely asks to speak with a specific person. It is common in calls, shops, and offices when requesting someone respectfully.
Example dialogue
すみません、担当者の方とお話しできますか？ su mi ma se n tan tō sha no hō to o hana shi de ki ma su ka
Excuse me, could I speak with the person in charge?
はい、少々お待ちください。 ha i shō shō o ma chi ku da sa i
Yes, please wait a moment.