Japanese phrase
___に伺ってもいいですか？ ___ ni ukaga tte mo i i de su ka
Meaning
Could I ask ___?
When to use it
Politely asks for permission to ask someone a question. The wording is gentle and respectful, making it suitable for unfamiliar people or workplace situations.
Example dialogue
担当の方に伺ってもいいですか？ tan tō no hō ni ukaga tte mo i i de su ka
Could I ask the person in charge?
はい、今お呼びします。 ha i ima o yo bi shi ma su
Sure, I will get them now.