Japanese phrase
___で写真を撮ってもいいですか？ ___ de sha shin o to tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Is it okay if I take a picture with ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to take a picture with something. The expression is polite and natural when speaking to staff or someone nearby.
Example dialogue
このカメラで写真を撮ってもいいですか？ ko no ka me ra de sha shin o to tte mo i i de su ka
Is it okay if I take a picture with this camera?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Yes, go ahead.