Japanese phrase
___してもよろしいでしょうか？ ___ shi te mo yo ro shi i de shō ka
Meaning
Would it be all right if I ___?
When to use it
A formal request for permission. It sounds considerate and is often used with customers, supervisors, or unfamiliar people.
Example dialogue
今、お電話してもよろしいでしょうか？ ima o den wa shi te mo yo ro shi i de shō ka
Would it be all right if I called now?
はい、大丈夫です。 ha i dai jō bu de su
Yes, that would be fine.