Japanese phrase
横にならせてもらえますか？ yoko ni na ra se te mo ra e ma su ka
Meaning
Would it be okay if I lie down?
When to use it
Asks for permission to lie down. This polite request is used when feeling tired or unwell and sounds considerate in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
少し休みたいので、横にならせてもらえますか？ suko shi yasu mi ta i no de yoko ni na ra se te mo ra e ma su ka
I would like to rest for a while. Would it be okay if I lie down?
はい、どうぞ。 ha i dō zo
Sure, go ahead.